Dr. Janet Perkins

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Janet E. Perkins is a research fellow specializing in social anthropology and global health, currently associated with the School of Social and Political Science at the University of Edinburgh. With a professional background in social sciences, her research adopts an interdisciplinary perspective to explore the social and cultural dimensions of health and biomedical technologies. Her current work focuses on the commodification of maternal health services and the impacts of point-of-care tests in rural and peri-urban Bangladesh. Perkins has also contributed to health programs across South Asia, working in countries including Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, as well as in global health programming in Burkina Faso and Haiti. Over her career, she has emphasized the intersection of health practices and policy, particularly within the non-profit sector, including her decade-long tenure with the World Health Organization. Her innovative contributions to scholarly discourse have been recognized through several publications, including articles addressing child health care and maternal health in low- and middle-income countries.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2021-09-01 — Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, UK

Conducting interdisciplinary research in social anthropology with a focus on health, maternal services, and biomedical technologies.

Awards

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UKRI Economic Social Research Council (ESRC) Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Tweedie Exploration Fellowship

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume
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