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Jenell Johnson holds dual roles as a Professor in the Department of Communication Arts and an Affiliate Faculty member in the Department of Life Sciences Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is located at 319 Hiram Smith Hall and can be contacted via email at jmjohnson22@wisc.edu or phone at 608.262.4902. Her work critically examines the intersections of rhetoric, science, medicine, and disability studies, emphasizing their social and ethical dimensions.
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Her research focuses on nonexpert engagement with scientific and medical discourse, particularly neuroscience, psychiatry, and mental illness. Influenced by disability studies, she analyzes how representations of medical practices like lobotomy shape societal perceptions and policies. Current projects address bioethics, scientific controversy, and political action, aiming to foster transdisciplinary collaboration. Notable contributions include her 2014 book American Lobotomy: A Rhetorical History, which explores the cultural impact of psychosurgery narratives.
Recent publications reflect themes such as invitational rhetoric in focus groups, autism and neurological queerness, and the politics of life in environmental discourse. These works highlight her commitment to ethical communication and public engagement across diverse scientific topics.
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Jenell Johnson has no listed advisees or grants in the provided information. She actively contributes to academic discussions in rhetorical theory and practical methodologies, as evidenced by her ongoing transdisciplinary projects and scholarly outputs.
While no specific labs or teams are mentioned, her work engages with interdisciplinary research communities focused on rhetoric, health communication, and disability studies.
