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Janet Hankin serves as a Professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University, where she maintains an active research program in medical sociology. Her office is located in 2259 Faculty Administration Building, and she can be reached at janet.hankin@wayne.edu or (313) 577-2930.
Education:
- PhD from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Research Focus: Dr. Hankin's scholarly work centers on critical intersections of medical sociology and public health, with sustained emphasis on preventing alcohol consumption during pregnancy and addressing systemic health disparities. Her research employs sociological frameworks to examine how social determinants impact maternal health outcomes, particularly among vulnerable populations. The landmark 2010 special issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior that she co-edited represents a comprehensive synthesis of medical sociology's evolution over five decades, establishing foundational knowledge for contemporary health equity research.
Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly output demonstrates dual trajectories: theoretical contributions through historical analysis of medical sociology (2010) and applied research on prenatal alcohol screening implementation (2012). The Alabama-based study examining alcohol detection in prenatal care settings for low-income women exemplifies her commitment to translating sociological insights into clinical practice improvements within resource-constrained environments.
Recognition:
- Citation index of 383 (2009-present)
Academic Service: Professor Hankin teaches MGG7640 - Principles of Genetic Counseling in Fall terms (2023-2024), demonstrating engagement with health professional education. No information regarding grant funding or student mentorship was provided in available materials.
