Alexandre White

Alexandre White is an Assistant Professor in the Department of the History of Medicine within the School of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He is also an Associate Director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Social Medicine. His research spans comparative historical sociology, medical sociology, post-colonial theory, and global health equity. White holds a B.A. in Black Studies from Amherst College, an MSc in Sociology from the London School of Economics, and a Ph.D. in Sociology from Boston University.

His work critically examines the intersections of race, colonialism, and public health, particularly through historical and sociological lenses. Notable themes include the governance of infectious diseases, structural racism in healthcare systems, and the colonial legacies embedded in medical knowledge.

Recent scholarship highlights pandemic responses, the biopolitics of disease governance, and the sociopolitical dimensions of health inequities. His articles often bridge historical analysis with contemporary global health challenges, emphasizing equity-centered approaches.

As a thought leader in medical humanities and global health ethics, White collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address systemic inequities rooted in historical and colonial contexts. His academic contributions are anchored in fostering critical dialogue about race, power, and health justice.