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Denise Spitzer is a critical feminist medical anthropologist specializing in migration, gender studies, and public health. She serves as a Professor at the University of Alberta's School of Public Health and is an adjunct professor at the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on the intersections of gender, migration status, and health, particularly the experiences of transnational migrants in Canada and abroad. Spitzer has led various projects addressing issues like coerced contraception and its implications for reproductive justice, the effects of Canadian mining operations on global health, and evaluating community-engaged vaccine delivery models during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her scholarly work aims to inform policy and practice through community-based participatory research and advocacy for marginalized groups. She holds multiple degrees from the University of Alberta, including a Ph.D. in Anthropology, and has published extensively on health equity, global health, and feminist theory.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, Alberta
Teaching and conducting research in the area of critical medical anthropology and public health.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management