Eva-Maria Knoll

Eva-Maria Knoll is a senior researcher at the Austrian Academy of Sciences, affiliated with the Institute for Social Anthropology. Her work bridges medical anthropology, health equity, and island studies, focusing on the Indian Ocean World, particularly the Maldives.

Education:

• Socio-Cultural Anthropology, PhD (2011), University of Vienna

Research Interests: She explores the biosocial impact of inherited blood disorders (thalassaemias, sickle cell disease), health landscapes in island cultures, and mobility patterns in health-related contexts. Her comparative ethnographic approach integrates collaboration with local clinics and patient advocacy groups.

Publications Trends: Her recent articles examine genetic responsibility, health equity in remote regions, and the intersection of mobility, disease, and cultural identity in the Indian Ocean World. Themes include medical anthropology, island studies, and global health challenges.

Projects:

• Leader: Genetic Responsibility & Remoteness Transition in Rare Diseases
• Collaborator: Health and Environmental Challenges in Indian Ocean Islands and Shoreline Countries

Co-Edited Books: She has co-edited five books, including Disease Dispersion and Impact in the Indian Ocean World and Camels in Asia and North Africa.