Dr. Eliza Brown

Assistant Professor

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Biography

I am a sociologist specializing in reproduction, particularly interested in temporality, anticipation, and the role of money in medical interactions. My research explores how medical providers and patients communicate about chance and risk. I utilize qualitative methods, including ethnography, depth interviews, and discourse analysis. My work has been published in prestigious journals such as the American Sociological Review, Journal of Health & Social Behavior, Social Science & Medicine, Socio-Economic Review, and Sociological Forum. Additionally, I am writing a book based on my dissertation research, which examines how fertility providers and patients negotiate the chances of twins as a byproduct of fertility treatments. I earned my PhD in sociology from New York University in 2021.

Research Interests

Economic Sociology Family Gender Sexualities Medicine Reproduction Science Technology Studies

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.