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William A. McGrath serves as the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Assistant Professor of Buddhist Studies in New York University's College of Arts and Science, specializing in East and Central Asian Buddhist traditions with particular focus on medical intersections.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia (2017)
- M.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia (2015)
- B.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of Virginia (2007)
McGrath's research examines Tibetan and Chinese medical systems within Buddhist frameworks, analyzing historical transmission, ritual practices, and contemporary adaptations. His work uniquely bridges religious studies with medical anthropology, investigating how healing traditions evolve through cultural exchange while maintaining ritual integrity. Current projects explore pandemic responses in Tibetan communities and the epistemological foundations of traditional Asian medicine.
His 2017-2020 publications reveal consistent thematic development across Tibetan medical historiography, with increasing attention to modern applications during health crises. The body of work demonstrates methodological range from textual analysis of classical manuscripts to digital ethnography of online Buddhist medical discourse, establishing McGrath as a key contributor to the interdisciplinary field of Asian medical humanities.
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