Lily Shapiro

Lily Shapiro is a prominent medical anthropologist and graduate of the University of Washington, where she earned her Ph.D. in Sociocultural Anthropology in 2021. Her dissertation focused on the ethnographic study of factory accidents and reconstructive plastic surgery in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.12 She also holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the same institution, which she completed in 2020, and a Master of Arts (MA) in Sociocultural Anthropology, also from the University of Washington.12

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Sociocultural Anthropology (2021) - University of Washington
• MPH (2020) - University of Washington
• MA in Sociocultural Anthropology (2015) - University of Washington
• BA in Anthropology (2008) - Amherst College, Magna Cum Laude

Research Focus

Lily's research interests include:

• Caregiving and Aging: She is currently involved in the Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) Study, which investigates the experiences of dementia patients and their caregivers, particularly focusing on those without traditional family support systems.23
• Health Systems Navigation: She explores how individuals navigate healthcare systems and the implications of these experiences on care delivery.2
• Innovative Research Methods: Lily employs mixed methods and innovative qualitative techniques, including natural language processing, to analyze nontraditional data sources such as medical records.2

Professional Experience

After completing her Ph.D., Lily served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) from 2021 to 2024. She has recently transitioned to a position as Collaborative Scientist II at KPWHRI.12 Her work includes designing qualitative research studies and contributing to various projects related to aging and dementia care.

Awards and Recognition

Lily has received several accolades during her academic career:

• Graduate School Presidential Dissertation Fellowship (2019)
• Joseph and Yetta Blau Award for Excellence in Research (2018) for her contributions to medical anthropology research.14

Personal Interests

In her personal life, Lily enjoys outdoor activities such as running and gardening, as well as cooking with her family.2

For more detailed insights into her work and publications, you can find her LinkedIn profile under the username lnshapiro.