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Margaret Weeks is a Visiting Research Scientist at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), affiliated with the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS (CIRA). She holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Connecticut (1987), an MA from the University of Connecticut (1980), and a BA from the State University of New York at Potsdam (1978). Her research focuses on substance abuse prevention, HIV/AIDS interventions, and global health equity, with particular emphasis on social networks and community-driven solutions.
Education:
- PhD in Anthropology, University of Connecticut, 1987
- MA in Anthropology, University of Connecticut, 1980
- BA in Anthropology, State University of New York at Potsdam, 1978
Her work bridges anthropological methods with public health practice, addressing challenges such as opioid treatment accessibility, HIV prevention in marginalized populations, and female condom adoption in China’s sex industry. She has collaborated extensively with organizations like CIRA and the Society for Applied Anthropology.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (1986)
- Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (1984)
- Summer Pre-Doctoral Fellowships (1981–1982)
Grants and Advising: While specific grant details are not listed, her research has likely been supported through institutional and collaborative funding. She has advised on projects involving peer health advocates and community-based interventions but no named students are documented.
Labs/Teams: Active contributor to CIRA and interdisciplinary teams at YSPH, focusing on applied public health solutions for drug-related epidemics and global health challenges.