T.S. Harvey, PhD
Ford Foundation Senior Fellow
Associate Professor of Medical and Linguistic Anthropology
Anthropology
Vanderbilt University
Global Health Research Interests: Anthropology, Community Health, Education and Training (Capacity Building), Global Health Diplomacy, Global Health Policy, Global Health Systems/Delivery, Global Water Supply and Safety, Implementation Science, Infectious Diseases, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Public Health, Refugee and Immigrant Health, Traditional Medicine, Public Health Communication, Risk Communication, Practitioner-Patient Communication
Country: Guatemala
Dr. Harvey, trained in medical and linguistic anthropology, focuses on expanding scientific partnerships and developing technologies to address global public health challenges affecting populations in various settings. His research spans topics such as cross-cultural doctor-patient communication, waterborne diseases, disaster management, and community resilience. This interdisciplinary approach stems from over a decade of collaborative research and capacity-building efforts.