Laubner Jérôme

Jérôme Laubner is a researcher at the Department of Linguistics and Literature, University of Basel. His work bridges 16th-17th century French literature with medical discourses and cultural representations of disease, focusing on topics like syphilis, disgust, and gender in early modern texts.

• Research Focus:
  • Literature and knowledge during the Renaissance and early modern period
  • Historical intersections of medicine, literature, and cultural studies
  • Gender and sexuality in Ancien Régime writings
• Scientific Awards:
  • 2022 Prix senior Maurice Chalumeau for his thesis on syphilis in French discourses
  • Doctoral scholarship from the University of Basel's literature program
• Collaborations:
  • Co-organized academic events with Dominique Brancher
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary projects on disease and cultural practices