Nellychris Omeonu

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Program Entrance

2024

Advisor

Sarah Willen and Sarah Williams

Research Interests

Medical anthropology, Applied anthropology, Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), Policy formulation.

About

What sparked your interest in Anthropology?

I honestly stumbled into the discipline during my undergrad days at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria where I took a special interest in medical anthropology: I remember thinking about how fascinating it was to share in the different worldviews and experiences of people on health discourses.

Where are you/will you be conducting your research/fieldwork?

I will be conducting my research in Nigeria where I will be working on the reasons for the persistent increase in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) rates in Nigeria.

What do you find most interesting about your field work/research location?

The intersections and interdependence of fields and knowledge. I get to learn about DNA, genetics, culture health and people.