Dr Jacinta Victoria S. Muinde, Wolfson & Newnham Colleges, 2011 & 2013.
Dr Jacinta Victoria S. Muinde is an Associate Professor of Medical Anthropology at the University of Oslo. Trained at the University of Cambridge (PhD, Newnham College and MPhil, Wolfson College) and Maseno University (BA), her scholarship examines the political economy and socio-cultural dimensions of health policies, global health initiatives, and philanthropy, the impact of disease outbreaks especially on disadvantaged communities, and how health and welfare systems can become fairer and more resilient. She is an award‑winning scholar (Commonwealth Scholar; RAI Sutasoma Award; ASAUK Audrey Richards Prize) and her international interdisciplinary projects have been supported by major funders including the European Research Council and the Research Council of Norway. Dr Muinde currently leads a large multi-country project that investigates financing mechanisms for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. She also sits on several international boards that shape research and partnerships between Africa and Europe, helping turn research into real-world solutions for pandemic preparedness and response, and stronger health and welfare systems.