Ariane Hanemaayer

Ariane Hanemaayer is an Associate Professor at Brandon University (2016–present) and a former Visiting Scholar at institutions including Egenis (University of Exeter, 2022–23), CRASSH (University of Cambridge, 2019–21), and the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (2021). She earned her PhD in Sociology (Theory and Culture specialization) from the University of Alberta in 2014.

• Education: PhD in Sociology, University of Alberta (2014)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship: Killam Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Dalhousie University (2015–16)

Her research examines intersections between medical knowledge, healthcare systems, algorithmic technologies, and medical governance. Current work focuses on pain management and opioid regulation in Canada, the UK, and the US, funded by a SSHRC Insight Grant.

Recent publications include books on evidence-based medicine and AI critiques, alongside collaborative presentations at institutions like Humboldt University, the University of Cambridge, and the Max Planck Institute. Her work bridges theory, policy analysis, and public engagement.

• Scientific Awards: Killam Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Ariane collaborates with international teams, including at the Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology (2023), and contributes to digital humanities initiatives linked to the Max Planck Institute’s research communication strategies.