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Sophie E. Edelstein is a Postgraduate Associate at Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Public Health. She holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees from Yale College in History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health (2023) and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (2023), alongside a Master of Public Health (MPH) from YSPH (2024). Her work bridges historical analysis of medical systems with contemporary public health challenges, focusing on geriatrics, healthcare equity, and gendered medical practices.
Research interests include:
- Historical development of geriatric medicine and its intersection with healthcare policy
- Cellular mechanisms of lung regeneration post-surgery
- Critical analysis of gender biases in medical research and treatment
Her recent articles explore topics ranging from alveolar tissue repair to the sociocultural framing of migraines through a feminist lens. She has been recognized for community engagement initiatives, including developing suicide prevention guides and advocating for health equity in aging populations.
Awards highlight her interdisciplinary contributions: the Harvey M. Applebaum Award (2023) and media features in Yale College News (2023-2024). Her lab affiliations include spaces at the Amistad Street Building and Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library.
