Brenton Faber is a Humanities & Arts Professor affiliated with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) . He holds a B.A. in Political Science & English from the University of Waterloo (1992), an M.A. in English from Simon Fraser University (1993), and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Utah (1998). His research focuses on healthcare delivery for uninsured populations, medical writing, and the application of allostasis theory to healthcare systems. He volunteers as a practicing paramedic with rural ambulance squads and urban clinics. Education: B.A. (University of Waterloo), M.A. (Simon Fraser), Ph.D. (University of Utah) Faber’s lab investigates human factors in medical diagnosis and patient care, emphasizing pre-hospital care and clinical report analysis. His work integrates allostasis concepts to address chronic health conditions and patient decision-making. Current projects include a free urban clinic’s electronic database initiative and a 'food is medicine' program targeting hypertension/diabetes patients. He advises an undergraduate research team and co-founded the 'Medical Mystery' series in WPI’s student newspaper. His recent publications span healthcare logistics, emergency medicine, and discourse analysis. Notable works include The End of Genre (2022) and studies on community paramedicine optimization (2023). While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to medical communication and patient advocacy are central to his scholarly identity. Advising focuses on interdisciplinary teams addressing public health challenges. Collaborative grants are not explicitly mentioned, but his work with free clinics and paramedic squads highlights community-oriented engagement. His lab’s activities emphasize translational research bridging humanities and biomedical engineering disciplines.









