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Gemmae M Fix1, Britt Dahlberg2, Karen Marie McNamara3
1Center for Health Optimization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), VA Bedford Healthcare System, Bedford, MA, USA; Department of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
Practicing Anthropology
|August 8, 2026
Summary
Anthropologists are increasingly joining multidisciplinary "team science" in medicine and public health. This collaboration offers unique insights into complex health issues and professional growth for social scientists.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Medical Anthropology
Background:
- Anthropologists are increasingly integrated into medical, public health, and governmental health sectors.
- Many anthropologists, traditionally trained for independent work, now operate within multidisciplinary teams.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the collective experiences of anthropologists collaborating within "team science" frameworks.
- To examine the potential for anthropological methods to enhance public health and medical research.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploration of anthropologists' experiences in team science.
- Analysis of collaborative dynamics between social scientists and medical/epidemiological researchers.
Main Results:
- Team science offers opportunities for anthropological approaches to influence medicine and public health.
- Collaboration can foster transdisciplinary work and the development of a "third knowledge" integrating social and medical sciences.
- Participation in team science facilitates professional development and expands the impact of anthropological work.
Conclusions:
- Anthropologists' presence in team science enriches public health and medical research by introducing diverse perspectives.
- This collaborative model promotes interdisciplinary to transdisciplinary research, generating novel insights into health challenges.
- Team science provides a valuable avenue for anthropologists' professional growth and increased societal impact.
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