History of Science in Medicine and Biosciences

History of Science and Political Epistemologies of Bio Sciences and Medicine in the 20th Century

The Chair of History of Medicine and Biosciences at the Faculty Center for Transdisciplinary Historical-Cultural Studies aims to test and develop approaches and methods in the field of modern history of knowledge and political epistemologies of medicine and the biomedical sciences. A second aim is to connect the faculty's institutes and working groups in research and teaching in this field.  Current thematic areas of focus include  

• Global Health
• Reproduction and Reproductive Justice
• Sex/Gender Diversity
• Patient Activism
• Disability and Iatrogenic Risks related to Medical Products
• Anatomy and Visualisations
• Oral History Methods
• Collaborative and Community Sensitive Approaches in Research

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