Dr. Lochlann Jain

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Engaged in teaching and research in the Department of Anthropology.

Visiting Chair

2017-01-01 — Present

King’s College London • London, UK

Teaching and research in Global Health Social Medicine.

Senior Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Johannesburg • Johannesburg, South Africa

Research in Visual Identities and Art.

Awards

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Burt McMurtry Grant

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Lang Grant Award

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John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship

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June Roth Memorial Award for Book Medical Writing

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Fleck Prize

Courses

ANTHRO 454 ANTHRO 96 ANTHRO 451 ANTHRO 452 ANTHRO 440 ANTHRO 97 ANTHRO 455 ANTHRO 401B ANTHRO 401A ANTHRO 193 ANTHRO 54N ANTHRO 335 OSPGEN 44 OSPCTRWN 72

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.