Dr. Justeen Hyde

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Justeen Hyde is an Assistant Professor at Boston University, specializing in cultural medical anthropology with a broad range of research interests. Her work primarily focuses on youth populations in the United States, exploring how cultural politics and risk shape the pathways through social institutions. Hyde's research delves into understanding the factors that underlie the movements of homeless young people, particularly in Los Angeles. She has pursued additional interests in substance use, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and the legal and social service interventions designed to address these issues. Dr. Hyde earned her PhD in Anthropology from the University of California, Irvine, where she developed her foundational understanding of these complex social issues. Her academic contributions extend to grant research focused on the impacts of COVID-19 on medication-assisted treatment policies for patients with opioid use disorders, among other projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-09-15 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of cultural medical anthropology.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.