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Bruno J. Strasser is a Full Professor in the Biology Section at the University of Geneva and an Affiliate Professor at Yale University. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions across Europe and North America, with expertise in the history of science, medicine, and society.
Professor Strasser received his PhD from the University of Geneva and University of Paris 7 in 2002. His academic journey includes positions as Assistant Professor at Yale University, Visiting Professor at the University of Manchester and University of Barcelona, Visiting Fellow at Princeton University, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Lausanne. He also held research fellowships at the Max Planck Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte in Berlin and Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris.
Strasser's research focuses on the historical intersections of science, medicine, and society. His work explores how scientific knowledge is produced, disseminated, and interacts with broader social contexts. He has made significant contributions to understanding the history of public participation in science, international scientific cooperation during the Cold War, the interactions between experimental science and clinical medicine, and the transformations of the pharmaceutical industry. His research also examines the development of scientific instrumentation and the role of collective memory in shaping scientific practices.
Analysis of Strasser's recent publications reveals a strong focus on citizen science, public participation in scientific research, and the historical evolution of scientific practices. His work spans disciplines including history of science, history of medicine, sociology of science, and science and technology studies. Key themes include the relationship between expertise and democracy, the transformation of scientific data practices, and the historical development of scientific instruments and methodologies.
Strasser has received notable recognition for his scholarly work:
- Henry-E. Sigerist prize 2006 for his book "La fabrique d'une nouvelle science: La biologie moléculaire à l'âge atomique, 1945-1964"
As an academic mentor, Strasser oversees a research group that includes Véronique Stenger, Yuhann Guffroy, Eloïse Richard, Lucas Muller (affiliate), David Roberston (affiliate), Kostas Kampourakis, Séverine Perron, Annabelle Wilson, and Olivier Sutter. His research has been supported by various academic institutions and scholarly grants that have enabled his extensive historical investigations across multiple continents. He has collaborated with numerous international scholars, particularly in Europe and North America, to advance the field of history of science.
Professor Strasser co-founded and developed the Bioscope, an outreach laboratory in 2014, demonstrating his commitment to public engagement with science history. His research group maintains active collaborations across institutions, with several affiliate members extending the reach of his scholarly network.
