Frédéric Keckمشاهده پروفایل
پژوهشگر ارشد
- Biopolitics
- Food Safety
- Health Crises
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Frédéric Keck is a Research Fellow at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and heads the Social Anthropology Laboratory (Laboratoire d'Anthropologie Sociale, LAS) at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS). He specializes in medical anthropology, focusing on health crises, zoonoses, and biosecurity. His work bridges philosophy, epidemiology, and ecological studies, with notable research on avian flu in Hong Kong and pandemic preparedness. Education: PhD in Philosophy (2003) from University of Lille-III DEA in Philosophy (1999) from University of Paris X-Nanterre Aggregation in Philosophy (1997) Exchange at UC Berkeley (1998-1999) Research Themes: Biopolitics, food risks, scientific networks, ecological disasters, conservation, and zoonotic diseases. His interdisciplinary approach spans anthropology, epidemiology, and policy analysis, with a focus on how scientific expertise shapes global health governance. Publications: Over 20 books and articles, including A World with Flu (2010), Pandemic Sentinels (2020), and works on avian influenza's societal impacts. His writing emphasizes the interplay between human and animal health, surveillance systems, and cultural perceptions of risk. Awards: CNRS Bronze Medal (2011), Fyssen Foundation Grant (2007), and membership in the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (2015). Roles: Directed the Musée du Quai Branly's research department (2014–2018) and currently leads LAS. Engaged in global health initiatives and collaborative projects on veterinary anthropology and disaster preparedness. Labs/Teams: LAS (CNRS UMR 7130), collaborating with international networks on biosecurity, zoonoses, and environmental anthropology.










