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Sherylyn Briller is a Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University with a focus on Critical Disability Studies. She received her PhD from Case Western Reserve University in 2000. Joining Purdue University in 2014, she previously served as a tenured faculty member at Wayne State University. Briller’s research interests lie in cultural and medical anthropology, particularly in aging, life course, disability, global health, and end-of-life issues. As a Faculty Associate at the Center for Aging and Life Course, she is dedicated to expanding anthropological education and interdisciplinary collaboration. Briller has authored and co-authored several influential publications, including books on professional development exercises for anthropologists and peer-reviewed articles on aging and qualitative research in gerontology. Her work has been supported by various grants, including those from the National Institutes of Health. She has received several honors, including the Purdue College of Liberal Arts Faculty Excellence in Engagement Award in 2018. Briller actively engages in teaching diversified courses, emphasizing applied anthropology methods and global health.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Teaching and conducting research in anthropology with a focus on aging and disability.
Wayne State University • Detroit, MI
Held a tenured position and conducted research in anthropology.
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