Dr. Catherine Panter Brick

Biography

Catherine Panter-Brick is the Bruce Davi-Ellen Chabner Professor of Anthropology, Health, and Global Affairs at Yale University. She holds a joint appointment in the Jackson School of Global Affairs and the Department of Anthropology and a secondary appointment in the Yale School of Public Health. As a medical anthropologist, Panter-Brick conducts research in humanitarian crisis contexts, particularly focusing on the mental health and wellbeing of Afghan and Syrian refugees. She is known for her innovative work on intergenerational stress resilience and systems-level approaches to promoting hope within war-affected communities. Panter-Brick has published approximately 185 peer-reviewed scientific publications and coedited eight books. Her research has garnered support from various prestigious organizations and institutions and has significant implications for policy and practice. She has served as a keynote speaker for the United Nations and has been featured in various international media outlets. Her collaborative research has led to the creation of policy briefs and impactful programs aimed at fostering peace and mental health resilience.

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