Iccha Basnyat

Iccha Basnyat is an Associate Professor of Global Health Communication at George Mason University with a joint appointment in the Department of Communication. She holds a PhD from Purdue University and has taught at institutions including the National University of Singapore and James Madison University. Her research focuses on intersections of culture, gender, and health in South and Southeast Asia, emphasizing structural violence, health communication, and marginalized communities.

Education:

• B.A. in Communication, University of Utah
• MPH, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
• Ph.D. in Health Communication, Purdue University

Research Interests:

• Cultural dimensions of health behaviors
• Health communication strategies in Asia
• Stigma and agency among female sex workers
• Impact of digital technologies on health information
• Reproductive health equity

Affiliations:

• Vice Chair, Health Communication Division (NCA)
• Senior Editor, Health Communication
• Editorial Board Member, Journal of International and Intercultural Communication
• Member, WHO Guidance Development Group
• Board Member, Nepali Women’s Global Network

Teaching: Courses include Global Health Communication, Qualitative Research Methods, and Globalization Studies. Recent courses focus on critical perspectives in global health and development.