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Kaushik Sunder Rajan is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Chicago, specializing in Medical Anthropology and Science Technology Studies. His work is situated at the intersection of political economy, science, and technology, with a strong focus on the life sciences and biomedicine. He has published significant works, including 'Biocapital: The Constitution of Postgenomic Life' and 'Pharmocracy: Knowledge, Value, and Politics in Global Biomedicine', which explore the intricacies of global pharmaceutical politics particularly in the context of India and the United States. His scholarship often employs a comparative ethnographic approach to elucidate the political economic structures that operate at multiple scales. In addition to his individual publications, he has contributed to collective works and edited volumes on the governance and ethics of biotechnologies. Rajan is currently engaged in a research project addressing health politics in South Africa, collaborating with local artists and scholars to examine the implications of constitutional rights to health.
Department of Anthropology, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Professor focusing on Medical Anthropology and Science Technology Studies, exploring the intersection of scientific knowledge and political economy.
Department of Philosophy