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Dr. Cynthia Hunter is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health at the University of Sydney, with a career spanning over three decades in medical anthropology and global health. Her research focuses on ethnography, zoonotic diseases, and healthcare systems, particularly in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. She holds affiliations with the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre and the Charles Perkins Centre, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to health challenges. Previously, she served as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney (2008–2016) and held academic roles at Macquarie University and Western Sydney University, teaching courses on medical anthropology and Southeast Asian studies. Dr. Hunter has conducted extensive fieldwork in Indonesia, including studies on avian influenza and medical pluralism, and has collaborated with institutions like the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in South Africa and the National University of Timor Leste.
- Education:
- Bachelor and Master of Arts (University of Western Australia, 1984)
- PhD in Anthropology (University of Newcastle, 1997)
- Research Interests:
- Ethnography in healthcare settings
- Zoonotic disease dynamics
- Medical pluralism in low-resource regions
- Global health equity
Her publications address topics such as pediatric cardiac surgery in resource-limited settings, the role of cultural practices in public health, and the NIH Science of Behavior Change Program. Dr. Hunter has led projects funded by the WHO, NIH, and Australian research councils, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and policy-relevant outcomes. She has also contributed to policy initiatives on maternal health in Indonesia and Eritrea, and explored socio-cultural dimensions of diabetes management and obesity prevention.
