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Jo Vearey is an Associate Professor at the African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS), University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. She designs research programs, teaches, and supervises graduate students. Her affiliations include leadership of the Migration and Health Project Southern Africa (maHp) and active participation in international policy processes. She holds dual recognition as a South African National Research Foundation rated researcher and a member of the South African Young Academy of Science.
Her research centers on migration, health, and social justice in southern Africa, employing mixed-methods and participatory approaches to address complex challenges. Primary interests include:
- Migration-health intersections in urban settings
- HIV/AIDS and mobility in post-conflict contexts
- Health systems responsiveness to marginalized groups (sex workers, LGBTI migrants)
- Policy communication through public engagement
Publications (2010-2016) demonstrate consistent focus on migration-driven health inequalities, ethical research practices, and community-based interventions. Key themes include urban health governance, sex worker rights, participatory arts methodologies, and cross-border health policy. Articles utilize diverse approaches from visual anthropology to epidemiological analysis.
Awards & Recognition:
- Wellcome Trust Investigator Award (supporting maHp)
- South African National Research Foundation rating
- Membership in South African Young Academy of Science
She leads the maHp research initiative and advises graduate students while maintaining policy engagement across multiple governance levels. No laboratory or specific team details are provided.
