Robert A. Aronowitz

Robert A. Aronowitz is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, holding the Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professorship in the Social Sciences. He is affiliated with the Department of History and Sociology of Science within the School of Arts & Sciences. During the 2017-2018 academic year, he was on sabbatical and received a Guggenheim Fellowship.

Dr. Aronowitz earned his M.D. from Yale University School of Medicine, M.A. from Columbia University’s Teachers College, and B.A. from the University of Michigan. His research explores the history of 20th-century diseases, epidemiology, and population health, emphasizing sociocultural and institutional dimensions of medicine.

He teaches courses such as HSOC 430 Disease and Society and HSSC 611 Research in the History of Medicine. His publications address topics like breast cancer’s societal impact, preventive medicine strategies (e.g., HPV vaccine), and the interplay between science, society, and disease understanding. The 2013 article on prostate cancer influenced Gina Kolata’s New York Times coverage.

His scientific awards include the Guggenheim Fellowship (2017-2018). While no specific grants or student names are listed, his academic role implies involvement in mentoring and scholarly projects.