About
We are a team of researchers with a passion for Medical Humanities situated at the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies, University of Vienna. We are curious about the way societies think and talk about health and illness, the ethical and social impacts of such narratives and images, and the medical/cultural practices that shape our ideas about these topics. As humanities scholars, we also care deeply about the potential of creative work and the arts to help patients, doctors and caregivers.
If you are interested in our current events such as workshops and conferences, as well as our Medical Humanities projects, please get in touch via the contact form. We look forward to potential collaborations!
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- New Lecture Series “(Sexual) Health: Media, Inequalities and Justice”
How have visual cultures shaped our understanding of health, identity, and justice across time? From the woodcuts of 17th-century broadsheets to the fast-paced, algorithm-driven world of TikTok, the public sphere of health information has always been deeply intertwined with media, politics, and power. This lecture series, led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Monika Pietrzak-Franger, invites you to explore the ever-evolving relationship between health, visual representation, and societal inequities. Join us as we explore the ways medical concepts like health, disease, illness, and… - “Scheinbar genesen – Leben mit Long Covid und das Recht auf Hoffnung” – Monika Pietrzak-Franger im Interview mit der Rudolphina
In ihrem Buch Scheinbar genesen – Leben mit Long Covid und das Recht auf Hoffnung beleuchtet die Kultur- und Literaturwissenschaftlerin Monika Pietrzak-Franger die oft übersehenen Realitäten des Lebens mit Long Covid.