Dr. Ruth Peters

Biography

Ruth Peters is an Assistant Professor at the Athena Institute, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where her research focuses on understanding and addressing complex problems in Global Health, particularly health-related stigma through a transdisciplinary approach. Her work involves methodology development to facilitate participation and inclusion in Global Health. As a principal investigator, she leads various research projects across multiple countries with partners like WarChild and New York University. Ruth's training includes a Master's in Public Health Research and Development Studies, and she earned her PhD with distinction focusing on leprosy-related stigma in Indonesia. She has been a Visiting Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School and has supported several grants and fellowships. Ruth's extensive research covers stigma in relation to several social issues and she has published over 30 works including papers and textbook chapters in journals like PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases and International Journal for Equity in Health. She is also an associate editor for the Leprosy Review and has coordinated numerous courses at the university, contributing to the education of many master's students. Ruth's expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting her commitment to global health issues and social equity.

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