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PhD projects

Medical Sociology, Social understandings of genetics, genomics and epigenetics, Social Media and shaming.

Personal profile

Biography

I began my academic career with a BSc. in Biotechnology at Leeds University. I then moved into social science by doing an MSc in Science and Technology Studies in Amsterdam and a PhD in Sociology at Exeter University. To gain insight into the political production and application of knowledge, I spent several years working in applied areas such as academic Public - No restriction health, social marketing, mental health research etc.National, International and Transnational Histories of Healthcare, 1850-2000 (EuroHealthHist): Management CommitteeCurrently, my research connects with several areas in medical sociology, including psychosocial determinants of health, lived experiences of health and illness, and health service research. I collaborate with various third-sector organizations to support their evaluation and monitoring processes.

Research Interests

Medical Sociology, Healthcare, Gender, Science and Technology Studies. Ingrid is happy to explore opportunities to undertake consultancy and research work with external organisations.

Teaching Interests

Medical Sociology (with a particular focus on topics such as mental health, gender, caring and health structures). Social understandings of genetics, genomics and epigenetics.Bereavement and loss.Social Media and shaming.Methodology (Action Research, Qualitative data and Data visualization).

Research Projects

Tension points in the talent pipeline: This project explores the micro-level experiences and macro-level structures to explore the opportunities of the Postdoctoral talent pipeline in Ireland, Denmark and Singapore: Funded by Research Ireland

Education/Academic qualification

B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD

Keywords

  • HM Sociology
  • School of Political Science and Sociology

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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  3. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  4. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  5. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land
  6. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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