Dr. Gabriela Soto Laveaga

Biography

Gabriela Soto Laveaga is the Antonio Madero Professor of Study of Mexico at Harvard University, specializing in the intersection of science and society in the context of Mexico and the Global South. She focuses on the circulation of knowledge and the role of medical professionals in social movements throughout the twentieth century. Her work examines how conceptual frameworks in science and development have influenced social progress in various regions, particularly in Mexico and India. With extensive teaching and research experience, she actively engages in projects that shed light on historical and contemporary issues within the domain of science and social justice. In addition to her academic pursuits, she is an advocate for understanding the complexities of knowledge production in developing contexts.

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