Nam Q. Ha

Nam Q. Ha is a Research Fellow at the UVLA Center for Society and Genetics. Their academic work focuses on the historical intersections of genetics and societal constructs, particularly the history of genetic sex in the 20th century. They completed their doctoral dissertation titled "Marking Bodies: A History of Genetic Sex in the Twentieth Century" in 2011 under the advisement of Angela N. H. Creager. Their research interests bridge scientific inquiry and sociocultural analysis, examining how genetic concepts influence and are influenced by societal norms.