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Cary Wu is an Associate Professor and York Research Chair in Political Sociology of Health at the Department of Sociology, York University. His research focuses on trust, political sociology of health, race and ethnicity, and inequality. He holds appointments in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research. Wu’s work bridges sociology, political science, and public health, addressing topics such as pandemic governance, social trust dynamics, and health disparities. He has secured grants from major agencies including the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), focusing on projects like 'Trust and the Political Sociology of Health' and 'Geopolitics of Anti-Asian Racism.'
- Education: Ph.D., University of British Columbia
- Research Interests: Political Sociology of Health, Trust, Inequality, Race and Ethnic Relations, Global Health, and Research Methods.
Wu’s publications appear in top journals such as JAMA Network Open, Social Science & Medicine, and BMJ Global Health. His work often emphasizes public engagement, with contributions to media outlets like the Washington Post and Financial Times. He supervises graduate students in Sociology, Political Science, and Health Studies programs at York University.
His teaching includes courses on social statistics, research methods, and advanced data analysis. He advises students such as Adri Ananya, Joanne Ong, and Chung-Ho Wang. Active in editorial roles, Wu serves on the International Editorial Board of Ethnic and Racial Studies and the COVID-19 Social Impacts Network Expert Advisory Committee. His research on anti-Asian racism and pandemic responses has gained international attention, reflecting his commitment to addressing societal challenges through rigorous scholarship.
