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Lochlann Jain is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Stanford University and a Visiting Chair in Global Health Social Medicine at King’s College London. Jain's work critically examines the intersections of culture, science, and the medical field, aiming to challenge the objectivity that underlies historical medical practices. The author of several influential books, including 'Injury' and 'Malignant: Cancer Becomes,' Jain is currently developing concepts related to cultural histories of medicine and disease. His research has been recognized through a Guggenheim Fellowship, focusing on the WetNet concept, which explores human-animal interactions and their implications for pathogen transmission. Jain's scholarly contributions also address the historical development of the hepatitis B vaccine and the cultural dimensions of drowning. He has held various academic appointments, including Senior Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg and Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia. Jain's extensive list of honors includes multiple grants and awards for excellence in research and writing, underscoring his impact in the fields of anthropology and medical humanities.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Engaged in teaching and research in the Department of Anthropology.
King’s College London • London, UK
Teaching and research in Global Health Social Medicine.
University of Johannesburg • Johannesburg, South Africa
Research in Visual Identities and Art.
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