Professor
Joel Howell’s global work focuses on examining the history of healthcare services involving the utilization of medical technology. His interests in global health equity align with the Center themes of strengthening systems for health and addressing social and environmental determinants of health. Howell’s research examines the appropriate use of medical technology in clinical practice, utilizing a sociology of knowledge and a comparative approach. He aims to study the history of the first medical school in Ethiopia and how its creation reflected ideas of best care practice for local community members.
