Dr. Joanna Radin

Biography

Joanna Radin is an Associate Professor of the History of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, where she explores the intersection between history, anthropology, biomedical technology, and ethics. She received her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, focusing on the historical implications of science and technology on society’s understanding of life and death. Radin has published works such as 'Life on Ice: A History of New Uses for Cold Blood' and has contributed to edited volumes like 'Cyropolitics: Frozen Life in a Melting World'. Her research interests delve into bioethics, cryopreservation, infectious diseases, and global health, utilizing historical narratives to inform contemporary discussions. She is actively involved in the Community Histories Lab and has a background in sociology and technology studies, emphasizing feminist, Indigenous, and queer theoretical perspectives.

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