Gareth Jones

David Gareth Jones (born 28 August 1940) is a New Zealand academic, and is an emeritus professor at the University of Otago, specialising in neuroscience, bioethics and anatomical education. He has published a number of books, including a textbook on medical ethics, and several books on medicine and theology. In 2004 Jones was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to science and education.

Early life and education

Jones has a Bachelor of Science with Honours and a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, both from University College London. He also holds a Doctor of Science degree from the University of Western Australia, and an MD from the University of Otago. He served four consecutive five-year terms in the role, ending in 2003. Jones served as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and International) for five years from the beginning of 2005, and was succeeded by Professor Vernon Squires.

Jones was Professor of Anatomy and Structural Biology. He describes his research as "try[ing] to bridge the gap between science, research and policy issues." He writes often for the Otago Daily Times on ethical and university issues.

One of Jones's notable doctoral students is Hallie Buckley.

Recognition In the 2004 Queen's Birthday Honours, Jones was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to science and education.

Selected works

Books

Gareth Jones, R. John Elford (editors, 2010) A Glass Darkly: Medicine and theology in further dialogue. Peter Lang, Oxford, Bern.

R. John Elford, Gareth Jones (editors; 2009). A Tangled Web: Medicine and theology in dialogue. Peter Lang, Oxford, New York. Alastair Campbell, Gareth Jones and Grant Gillett. (2005) Medical Ethics (4th edition). Oxford University Press. Gareth Jones (2007). Bioethics: when the challenges of life become too difficult. ATF Press, Hindmarsh, South Australia. Gareth Jones (2005). Designers of the Future: Who should make the decisions? Monarch Books, Oxford.

Scholarly articles