Pierre-Yves Saunier

Pierre-Yves Saunier is a CNRS Research Fellow at the Triangle Laboratory (UMR 5206) affiliated with École Normale Supérieure de Lyon. His research focuses on social and cultural history of Europe (1750–1914), global interconnections (1800–2000), and the history of international organizations. He specializes in analyzing transnational networks, social reform movements, and the impact of philanthropic institutions like the Rockefeller Foundation on nursing education and professional development. His work emphasizes historical methodologies using archival sources, particularly the Rockefeller Foundation's permanent recorder cards. Recent projects include studying Franco-American co-production dynamics in healthcare education through the Lyon Nursing School's history.

Key contributions include his 2023 augmented book The Three Sisters, examining Rockefeller Foundation fellowships awarded to nurses in Lyon. He actively publishes in peer-reviewed blogs and maintains a digital humanities presence through platforms like Scalar. His research bridges historical analysis with digital tools, focusing on global networks and institutional legacies.

• Professional Affiliation: Triangle UMR 5206 (CNRS/ENS Lyon)
• Key Research Themes: Transnational history, institutional networks, philanthropy's role in education
• Recent Work: Rockefeller Foundation's influence on nursing education in interwar Europe