Danya Glabau

Danya Glabau is an Industry Assistant Professor and the Director of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Cornell University and has been involved in academia since 2015, including her role as a faculty member at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research.12

Her research primarily focuses on medical anthropology and feminist STS, exploring topics such as patient activism, the medical economy, and how human bodies are transformed into valuable data. Glabau's work investigates various themes, including food allergies, medical activism, cyborgs, and the political economy of the pharmaceutical industry. One of her notable scholarly contributions is her book that analyzes food allergy activism in the context of reproductive politics and societal norms.12

In addition to her academic pursuits, Glabau has experience as an ethnographic research consultant in technology-related fields. She has collaborated with both non-profit organizations and biotech startups, contributing to strategic development and research initiatives.2 Her work also includes articles for online platforms discussing the implications of digital health technologies and societal issues related to race and gender.2

For more information about her professional background, you can find her LinkedIn profile under the username danyaglabau.3