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Martin Gramc is an Adjunct Researcher at the URPP Human Reproduction Reloaded | H2R at the University of Zurich and a Max Weber Fellow at the European University Institute (since September 2025). Their academic background includes interdisciplinary expertise in medical sciences, gender studies, and qualitative research methods, with specialized focus on ethical and legal approaches to healthcare for people with variations of sex characteristics.
Education:
- PhD in Medical Sciences, University of Zurich (2021-2024)
- MA in Gender Studies, University of Ljubljana (2015-2018)
- BA in Journalism, University of Ljubljana
Gramc's research examines the intersection of intersex care and gender-affirmative healthcare through frameworks of medical ethics, biopolitics, and social theory. Their work employs qualitative methodologies to analyze European healthcare systems, multidisciplinary team dynamics, psychosocial support mechanisms, and transitional care challenges. Current investigations focus on improving patient-centered approaches through enhanced stakeholder collaboration.
Publications demonstrate consistent focus on healthcare ethics, intersex studies, and transgender health policy in European contexts, appearing in journals including Behavioral Sciences, Sexual Medicine, and Healthcare. Research methodologies predominantly feature qualitative analyses, scoping reviews, and pan-European surveys examining clinical practices and patient experiences.
Awards and Fellowships:
- Marie Curie Scholarship (2021-2024)
- Max Weber Fellowship (2025-present)
Significant research funding includes:
- INIA - Intersex New Interdisciplinary Approaches (EU Horizon 2020, 2020-2024)
- BNF Project: 'Ethical and Legal Approaches to Gender Affirmative Care' (University of Zurich, 2024-2025)
Gramc collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Europe to improve healthcare frameworks. Affiliations include the Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine (Zurich) and Department of Law/Political Science (European University Institute), focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to medical ethics and healthcare policy reform.
