Dr. Katherine Inglis

Biography

Katherine Inglis received her PhD from Birkbeck, University of London, in 2009 and has since joined the University of Edinburgh as a Chancellor’s Fellow in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures. Her teaching encompasses subjects such as censorship and literature in medicine, primarily targeting undergraduate students enrolled in English Literature and Scottish Literature programs, as well as those studying for a Bachelor of Medical Sciences. She also supervises several PhD students, focusing on topics like nineteenth-century fiction and medical literary writing. Katherine's research delves into the historical contexts of reading, censorship, and the interaction of literature with medicine throughout the long nineteenth century. She has authored the book 'Censored: Literary History, Subversion & Control' and has contributed to various scholarly journals and collections. Additionally, Katherine serves as Co-Director of the Edinburgh Health and Medical Humanities Network and has been recognized for her contributions to inclusive teaching practices within the university.

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