Dr. Ann Kelly

Professor

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Biography

Ann Kelly is a social anthropologist and a Fellow at Exeter College, University of Oxford. With a strong commitment to transdisciplinary research, she has led various collaborations addressing critical intersections such as infectious disease control, health systems strengthening, and global health innovation. Her work is driven by a concern for the socio-material conditions shaping the production of biomedical knowledge and the local ecologies that influence the ethical responses to health crises. Ann's academic journey includes a Wellcome Research Fellowship at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and previous appointments at the University of Exeter and King’s College London. Currently, she engages in projects that highlight the distribution of knowledge and technologies in global health, exploring innovative uses for everyday materials. Her teaching focuses on Medical Anthropology, tackling contemporary issues like the interaction between body and technology. Ann is also active on editorial boards of several academic journals. Her recent publications include works on global health infrastructures and the implications of diagnostic innovations during health emergencies.

Research Interests

Experience

Fellow

— Present

Exeter College, University of Oxford • Oxford, ENG

Serves as a fellow and teaches Medical Anthropology, focusing on the intersection of medical practices and societal structures.

Research Fellow

— Present

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine • London, ENG

Conducted research examining the relationship between global health practices and local communities.

Lecturer

— Present

University of Exeter • Exeter, ENG

Taught courses in Sociology, Philosophy, and Anthropology.

Lecturer

— Present

King's College London • London, ENG

Engaged in research and teaching focusing on global health and social medicine.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.