Professor Dr. D Burnett

Biography

D. Burnett is a medical anthropologist whose work broadly focuses on the complex relationship between race, racism, identity formation, religion and spirituality, and health inequities. Theoretically, his research engages critical approaches to the study of Indigeneity and Blackness, as well as embodied spiritual practices and technologies of well-being and healing. He has maintained a strong commitment to chronic disease prevention, health promotion, and policy implementation research, investing in strategies that foster health and well-being for the communities he serves. His research interests also encompass mental health, maternal health, and perinatal health, framed within a broader context of curiosity about the health benefits arising from love and healthy family relationships. Additionally, Burnett is exploring partnerships, procreation, and parenting within the context of larger structural inequities, including national and transnational policy and cultural narratives. His work as a transnational researcher has taken him to Brazil and across Latin America, the Caribbean, and North America, drawn by diverse Black and Indigenous spiritualities. D. Burnett's academic pursuits extend to the South Pacific, where he investigates themes related to settlement and belonging.

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