Dr. Nicole Berry

Biography

Nicole Berry is a Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. Her academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the University of South Carolina, as well as both a Master’s and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. She has also completed postdoctoral studies in community-based participatory research at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Dr. Berry's work focuses on the intersections of health equity, reproductive justice, and critical global health issues. She has conducted extensive ethnographic research in Sololá, Guatemala, analyzing health interventions and their unintended consequences on marginalized populations. Her publications include books like 'Unsafe Motherhood' and 'Good Intentions in Global Health,' which explore global maternal mortality policies and short-term medical missions. In her teaching, Dr. Berry emphasizes inclusivity and employs innovative pedagogies that cultivate collaboration among diverse student bodies. Her current research interests involve investigating the embodied experiences of individuals who have undergone hysterectomies.

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