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Liz Chiarello is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis, with a research focus on the intersection of medical sociology, socio-legal scholarship, and organizational theory. Her work examines the role of pharmacists in social control through gatekeeping practices and the institutional dynamics between healthcare and criminal justice systems in addressing the opioid crisis.
- B.A., Psychology, Trinity University
- M.Ed., Counseling Psychology, University of Oregon
- Ph.D., Sociology, University of California, Irvine
Chiarello's research investigates how pharmacists navigate medical, legal, fiscal, and moral gatekeeping roles in politically charged contexts such as emergency contraception and opioid distribution. She analyzes institutional logics, professional ethics, and the unintended consequences of policy interventions like Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs. Her work integrates qualitative methods with theoretical frameworks from socio-legal studies and organizational sociology.
Her publications span journals like American Sociological Review, Social Science & Medicine, and Law & Social Inquiry, highlighting topics such as the "prescription-to-prison pipeline," professional ambivalence in naloxone provision, and the socio-legal implications of technology-mediated enforcement. Recent articles explore how criminal-legal logics infiltrate healthcare practice, particularly in managing addiction and pain.
- 2024 James F. Short Distinguished Article Award, American Sociological Association, Crime, Law, and Deviance Section
- 2024 Distinguished Article in the Sociology of Law Award, Honorable Mention, American Sociological Association, Sociology of Law Section
- 2023 Faculty Excellence Award, Saint Louis University
- 2016 Distinguished Article in the Sociology of Law Award, American Sociological Association, Sociology of Law Section
- 2016 Outstanding Junior Scholar Award, American Sociological Association, Section on Alcohol, Drugs, & Tobacco
- 2015 Faculty Excellence Award, Saint Louis University
- 2012 Roberta G. Simmons Outstanding Dissertation in Medical Sociology Award, Honorable Mention, American Sociological Association
- 2010 James D. Thompson Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Paper, Honorable Mention, American Sociological Association, Organizations, Occupations, and Work Section
She has secured significant funding from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and private foundations, supporting her research on institutional influences in healthcare and criminal justice interactions. Her translational efforts include community partnerships, public talks, and media engagement to bridge academic findings with practical solutions.
