San Jose State University : African-American Studies

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Ruth P. Wilson

Associate Professor
Ph.D.
Social Anthropology,
Stanford University

Office Hours 

M/W 10:30 - 13:00 or by appointment
Room:  WSQ 216C
Ext.:  4-5861

Profile
Primary interests

Applied Medical Anthropology;  technical assistance to numerous national and international health organizations seeking to develop culturally-appropriate public health interventions and policies.


Current research


focus includes the development of culturally sensitive public health programs for the prevention, treatment, and control of chronic diseases, such as cancer, hypertension, and HIV/AIDS.

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