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Simon Lemaire is a Researcher affiliated with the Transitions School of Social Sciences, Politics and Communication. His primary role involves leading research projects and contributing to peer-reviewed publications in interdisciplinary healthcare studies. Lemaire focuses on sociological analyses of participation dynamics among patients and caregivers, particularly in contexts of Alzheimer's disease and related neurological conditions. He actively engages in academic activities such as symposiums, workshops, and conferences across Europe, including serving as a member of the Scientific Committee for the 13ème Université d’Eté on ethics and neurological diseases. His recent activities include teaching at external institutions like the Université Catholique de Louvain and presenting at the 16th ESA Conference in Porto on themes of tension, trust, and transformation in healthcare systems.
Key research areas include medical sociology, healthcare participation mechanisms, and the pragmatist sociological approach to understanding patient group dynamics. He explores how marginalized voices (e.g., Alzheimer's patients and their families) navigate civic engagement and democratic processes within healthcare frameworks. His work bridges theoretical sociology with practical applications in patient advocacy and policy-making.
Lemaire has secured a major grant as Principal Investigator (PI) for the project 'Maladie d’Alzheimer et participation : sociologie pragmatiste des citoyennetés au sein de groupes de patient-e-s et de proches' (2016–2023). He has also supervised a doctoral thesis on similar themes, though no formal advisees are listed here. His media engagements include expert commentary on aging policies and dementia-friendly practices, highlighting his commitment to public discourse on healthcare ethics.
He collaborates closely with institutions like the Espace national de réflexion éthique sur les maladies neurologiques in Marseille and the Centre Max Weber through seminars. His work emphasizes the intersection of healthcare, citizenship, and epistemic justice, contributing to both academic debates and real-world participatory healthcare initiatives.
