Research Group Medical Anthropology

Research Group Medical Anthropology

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Overview

The research group explores the co-production of societies and epidemics. In particular, we aim to develop an anthropological perspective on epidemics and pandemics, asking how they become global socio-political crises. The working group conducts ethnographic research on Ebola outbreaks, the Covid-19 pandemic, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and planetary health in various African countries. 

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Research Group Leader

Dr. Sung-Joon (Song) Park

Telefon: +49 40 285380-711

E-Mail: sung.park@bnitm.de

Research Group Medical Anthropology

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