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Elizabeth Koester is a Lecturer at the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at the University of Toronto (St. George campus). She transitioned from a legal career to academia, focusing on the intersections of medicine, law, and social policy in historical contexts.
- PhD (2018) from the University of Toronto on the history of eugenics
- Author of In the Public Good: Eugenics and Law in Ontario (2021)
Her research explores the history of medicine, particularly eugenics, and its entanglement with Canadian legal history, Ontario history, and public health policy. Her recent work includes a biography of Dr. Helen MacMurchy, a Canadian physician and eugenicist, supported by a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship. While her publications list is sparse, her focus on controversial historical figures highlights her interest in ethical and societal implications of medical and legal practices.
Scientific Awards:
- SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship
Dr. Koester's career bridges law and historiography, offering critical perspectives on Canada's troubled legacy of eugenics and its legal ramifications. Her work combines archival research with interdisciplinary analysis of medical, legal, and social systems.
