Jose A. Cañada

Jose A. Cañada is a University Researcher in Sociology at the University of Helsinki's Department of Cultures. His work focuses on science and technology studies (STS), environmental ethics, and social psychology. He has led and participated in interdisciplinary projects addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), marine conservation, and pandemic governance. Key collaborations include the Centre for the Social Study of Microbes (CSSM) and the AMRIWA initiative in West Africa. His research employs innovative methods like duoethnography to explore marginalized perspectives in environmental debates.

• Projects: Co-leads CSSM (2022-2026), contributed to SoSAMiRe (2019-2023), and AMRIWA (2018-2022).
• Teaching: No formal teaching role listed, but active in academic networks.

Research Interests

Cañada's work bridges sociology, environmental studies, and public health. He examines how social, political, and ecological systems interact in contexts like marine conservation and AMR policy. His STS approach critiques anthropocentrism, advocating for inclusive frameworks that incorporate non-human actors. Recent work explores identity formation through environmental engagement and the ethics of microbial coexistence.

Key Contributions

He has published extensively on AMR governance in low-resource settings, marine ethics, and intersectionality in environmental advocacy. His 2024 article on More-than-Human Ethics proposes new frameworks for pandemic response. He frequently presents at global STS conferences and co-edited Sosiaalinen konstruktionismi (2024), a foundational text in Finnish STS.

Awards & Grants

Secured funding from the Wellcome Trust, Research Council of Finland, and Kone Foundation. No individual awards listed, but projects reflect competitive grant success.

Collaborations

Active in global STS networks, including invited talks at EASST Conferences and research partnerships in West Africa. Co-founded STS Helsinki research collective.

Labs/Teams

Core member of CSSM, a multidisciplinary group studying microbial-human interactions. Part of AMRIWA's transnational team addressing antibiotic resistance in Benin and Burkina Faso.