James Pfeiffer

James Pfeiffer is a Professor at the University of Washington, affiliated with the School of Public Health in the Department of Global Health and as a Professor in the Department of Anthropology. He also holds an Adjunct Professor position in Health Systems and Population Health.

Education:

• PhD in Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1997
• MPH in Community Health Services, University of California, Los Angeles, 1997
• MA in Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1989
• BA in Biology and Religion, Williams College, 1983

His research focuses on Medical Anthropology, integrating socio-cultural perspectives into International Health and HIV/AIDS prevention strategies. His work has been highlighted in media outlets like Seattle Weekly, GeekWire, and HSNewsBeat, addressing topics such as pandemic response, NGO conduct in global health, and the impact of aid industries.