Sergio Sismondo

Sergio Sismondo is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Queen's University, Canada. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from Cornell University and is cross-appointed across academic units within the university. His research critically examines the intersections of pharmaceutical industries, medical science, and sociotechnical systems. Key themes include the political economy of pharmaceutical knowledge, industry influence on medical practices, and the ethics of scientific collaboration.

Education:

• PhD in Philosophy, Cornell University

Research Interests:

• Pharmaceuticalization of healthcare systems
• Ghost management and corporate influence in medical publishing
• Conflict of interest in medical research
• Political economy of knowledge production
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)

Recent work focuses on opioid industry strategies, pandemic policy analysis, and critiques of Big Pharma's role in shaping medical expertise. His 2023 book *Ghost-Managed Medicine* documents how pharmaceutical companies covertly steer medical knowledge.

Advising and Grants: No formal advisees listed, but his research often involves collaborative projects on industry-university relationships. No grant details provided in available texts.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary STS research networks, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed in current data.