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Dr. Stefania Vicari is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Sociology and Research Lead at Sheffield Cancer Research within the University of Sheffield's School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations. She holds a BA from the University of Turin, an MA from the University of Leicester, and a PhD from the University of Reading. Her research bridges sociology and media studies, focusing on participatory cultures, health advocacy, and digital methods. She leads the 'Patient experience and voice' theme in cancer research and explores how digital media shape health narratives and activism.
Education:
- BA, Communication Sciences (Summa cum laude), University of Turin (Italy)
- MA, Globalization and Communications (Distinction), University of Leicester (UK)
- PhD, Sociology, University of Reading (UK)
Research Interests:
- Social media practices in health contexts (e.g., rare diseases, hereditary cancers)
- Methodological innovation in digital sociology (e.g., combining quantitative/qualitative approaches)
- Political communication and social movements (e.g., Global Justice Movement, Cuban blogosphere)
Grants & Impact:
- Leverhulme Trust-funded project on hereditary cancer and platform societies
- Wellcome Trust grants exploring rare disease advocacy and pandemic communication
- ESRC grant on agri-food ethics in the Global South
Teaching & Leadership:
- Convenes the MA Digital Media and Society program and the module 'Digital Methods'
- Former Pathway Director for Data, Communication, and New Technologies (White Rose DTP)
- Editorial roles at Information, Communication & Society and Sociology
Professional Recognition: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
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