Dr. Jana Sedlakova

Dr. Jana Sedlakova

AI Ethicist · Philosopher · Consultant · Speaker

As a postdoc at the University of Oxford, I work with interdisciplinary teams to integrate philosophical and ethical frameworks into health research, data science, and AI-driven projects. I see ethics and philosophy as methods to enrich projects and bring greater clarity in achieving their goals.

My work focuses on responsible and valuable human–AI collaboration, the role of AI in our practices, methods to engage with (value) disagreements, and the development of trans- and interdisciplinary approaches, drawing on a strong background in healthcare.

I combine conceptual research with applied engagement, supporting researchers, companies, and public audiences in navigating ethical and epistemic challenges around AI and topics marked by uncertainty, high stakes and moral disagreements.

Publications & Projects

Research & Academia

  • Interdisciplinary research combining methods from ethics and philosophy with health research, data & computer science
  • Designing new methods and tools to deal with polarization and strong moral disagreement
  • Focus on epistemic and ethical challenges of AI

Consultancy & Advisory

  • Strategic ethics consultancy and advisory for AI initiatives, health organizations, and projects
  • Ethics as enrichment to achieve goals
  • Creating constructive collaboration with AI and across experts
  • Supporting public engagement and trust

Keynotes, Workshops & Articles

  • Talks, workshops and articles for professionals, health organizations, and public audiences
  • Topics such as AI ethics, philosophy, mental health, and human–AI collaboration
  • Interactive, engaging and conceptually grounded formats supporting reflection, discussion, and shared sense-making

Affiliations

My work has been shaped through multidisciplinary collaborations at universities, companies, and interdisciplinary initiatives. I have closely worked with data scientists, health researchers, social scientists, clinical teams, psychotherapists, and organizational partners, bridging disciplines and academic rigour with real-world practices.

  • Postdoc

    Ethox Centre, University of Oxford

  • Postdoc

    Department of Informatics, University of Zurich

  • PhD researcher

    Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine; Institute of Implementation Science in Healthcare; Digital Society Initiative — University of Zurich

  • Chair & Scientific Manager

    Ethics and Health research communities, Digital Society Initiative, University of Zurich

  • Innovation Ethicist

    Ethix, Zurich

  • Ethics consultant

    IULM, Milan

Projects

Interdisciplinarity, public engagement, and the pursuit of understanding are key driving forces of my research.

The ethical stance and radical self-reflection

DIY Ethics for patients

Ethics of humanization of AI in mental healthcare

Methods for AI ethics in healthcare