Dr Jess Phoenix

About me:

Jess investigates what disease is and how it is made through disease management practices. Her research weaves together theoretical insights from Science and Technology Studies (STS) with ethnographic research on the cattle disease bovine Tuberculosis. By undertaking a multi-sited ethnography of bTB, Jess’ research shows how versions of disease are created in practice and argues that zoonoses are ‘diseases-in-the-making’. She is keen to develop the impact of her research for academia, policymakers and stakeholders, with the long-term aim of developing multi-pronged approaches to effectively manage zoonotic diseases.

Broad Research Specialisms

Disease; Science and Technology Studies; Ethnography; Controversy; Geography

Interests:

Using ethnography to investigate ‘what are zoonotic diseases?’ and ‘how can they be (better) managed?’.

Qualifications:

PhD Science Studies (Lancaster University)
MA Sociological Research (Lancaster University)
BSc Environmental Sciences with a Year in Industry (University of East Anglia)