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Stacy Pigg is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Simon Fraser University. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Cornell University. Her research focuses on the global interconnections among medicine, science, and development, particularly the ethical questions surrounding social justice and suffering. Pigg has conducted extensive field research in Nepal, notably on the public understanding of AIDS and its cultural implications. Her ongoing project explores the global use of Depo-Provera, a contraceptive, and its varied contexts of knowledge. Pigg is also an advocate for innovative ethnographic methods, including the use of comics to convey complex narratives. She has published widely in the field, with significant contributions to the understanding of anthropological perspectives on medicine and the socio-cultural factors influencing health and development. As an educator, she teaches both introductory and advanced courses, mentoring graduate students and influencing future research in anthropology, medicine, and global health.
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