Dori Beeler

Dori Beeler is an applied medical anthropologist at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte researching intersections of spirituality, medicine, and oncology. Her current work focuses on Implementation Science approaches to cancer-related fatigue across the cancer continuum.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology, Durham University (2015)
• M.A. in Anthropology, Durham University (2011)
• B.F.A. in Fine Art, California State University Fullerton (1995)

Courses taught include Medical Anthropology, Ethnographic Methods, and Anthropology of Religion. Research employs mixed-methods to develop evidence-based interventions improving patient-centered cancer care, with particular focus on pediatric oncology experiences and caregiver support.

Awards:

• Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (2017-2020)
• Hrabowski Innovation Award (2020)
• SIO Virtual Conference Scholarship (2020)