Dana Mahr

Dana Mahr is a Researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) within the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS). Her work focuses on Technology Assessment, Science and Technology Studies, and Citizen Science, with particular interests in Epistemic Diversity, Digital Health Research, and the Sociopolitical dimensions of biomedical technologies.

• Key research areas: Participatory research, gender in science, public trust in technology, and science communication in digital contexts
• Current projects: Inspiring and Anchoring Trust in Science (IANUS), Moral economies of emerging technologies, and the role of experiential knowledge in biomedical research
• Teaching: Has designed courses on topics like "Big Data in Medicine" and "Citizen Science" at institutions including Université de Genève and University of Lübeck

Her recent publications address issues such as digital patient twins, data diaries in health platforms, and the politics of gender and reproduction. She leads discussions on disinformation, public engagement, and the ethical implications of technology in healthcare. Mahr's work emphasizes the intersection of social theory, scientific governance, and democratic participation in shaping technological futures.

Notable collaborations include research with European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) and contributions to debates on transgender rights and digital health equity. Her methodological approach combines historical analysis with participatory frameworks to challenge epistemic hierarchies in scientific practice.