معرفی
Dr. Rena Zendedel is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Department of Languages, Literature and Communication, focusing on informal medical interpreting through her work at the Institute for Language Sciences.
- Research areas: Translation Studies, Intercultural Communication
- Key collaborator: Prof. Dr. B. Schouten
Her research explores medical interpreter roles in general practice, particularly examining how family interpreters affect patient trust and control dynamics. Recent work (2023) in Utrecht Studies in Language and Communication builds on 12 years of empirical studies about migrant healthcare communication.
Publications from 2011-2023 show consistent focus on health disparities and language access for migrant populations in primary care settings. Current activities include speaking at TransELTE 2024 about informal interpreting mechanisms.