Janelle S. Taylor

Janelle S. Taylor is a Professor and Chair of Anthropology at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on the intersection of medicine, illness, and social life, examining how meanings constructed around health and disease influence actions, knowledge systems, and social relations. She holds an office in DEN M32 and can be reached at jstaylor@uw.edu.

Her work spans

• U.S. medical technology (e.g., fetal ultrasound)
• End-of-life decision-making
• Cultural competency training in healthcare
• Standardized patient simulations in clinical education
• Social dynamics of dementia care

Her current research investigates how dementia impacts social relations, particularly friendships, and reshapes personal identities. No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided materials.