This interdisciplinary discussion with 17³Ô¹ÏÍø professors reflects on the legacy of global health pioneer Dr. Paul Farmer and considers the impact that he's had on students of anthropology, theology, ethics and global health. Dr. Farmer (1959-2022) was professor and chair of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, chief of the Division of Global Health Equity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and co-founder and chief strategist of Partners In Health.
The discussion featured:
- Judith Chubb, Distinguished Professor of Ethics and Society,
- Tsitsi B Masvawure, Professor of Practice in Health Studies,
- Mary Doyle Roche, Associate Professor of Religious Studies,
- Susan Rodgers, Professor Emerita of Anthropology, and
- Ann Sheehy, Professor of Biology
Moderated by Thomas M. Landy, director of the McFarland Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture.
A portion of the film "" was shown. This film is available to the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Community via and streaming on Netflix.