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Sakena Abedin is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Yale University's School of Medicine and a practicing primary care pediatrician. She holds a PhD in History of Science and Medicine from Yale (2016). Her research examines medicine’s intersections with social structures, particularly how 'social' issues become medicalized in clinical and social science research. Current work focuses on patient compliance with medical advice, derived from her dissertation. Teaching emphases include healthcare access for marginalized groups and U.S. racial health disparities.
- Education: PhD in History of Science and Medicine, Yale University, 2016
Her research bridges historical analysis with contemporary clinical practice, exploring how societal factors influence medical frameworks. Ongoing projects analyze 20th-century clinical studies on patient adherence to medical protocols, revealing how socioeconomic status and race shaped diagnostic approaches. Teaching incorporates case studies highlighting systemic inequities in healthcare delivery.
No specific awards are listed in the provided materials. Her work contributes to both medical history scholarship and current health equity initiatives.
Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but her research likely intersects with Yale's History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health programs.