Dr. Andrea Carlino

Biography

Andrea Carlino is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Ethics, History, and Humanities at the University of Geneva. He holds a doctorate from EHESS in Paris and has extensive expertise in the history of medicine, specifically pertaining to the dissection of the human body and the early modern period. Dr. Carlino's scholarly work encompasses a range of topics including print culture, medical natural philosophy, and the historical interpretations of medicine. Currently, he leads the History of Medicine program and is involved in various interdisciplinary research projects, including those focusing on the therapeutic market in Geneva during the Ancien Régime and the historical memory of tarantism. Throughout his career, he has served as a visiting professor at several prestigious institutions, including the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris and the University of Western Australia. His research interests also include social and cultural history, theatrical representations of medicine, and the critical study of skepticism in medicine from the 14th to the 17th centuries. His publications include notable works on the humanistic foundations of medicine, medical history, and collective research on the cultural narratives surrounding medical practices.

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