Contact Information
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Department of Anthropology
109 Davenport Hall
607 S. Mathews Ave | M/C 148
Urbana, IL 61801
Biography
Prince Sedem Semanshia is a doctoral student in Biological Anthropology whose research focuses on biocultural approaches to stress, health, and human variation in African and African-descended populations. His work examines how social and environmental exposures, particularly stress, shape biological processes and contribute to health disparities. With a background in genetics and biomedical science, he is interested in integrating genomic, immunological, and epigenetic perspectives to understand how lived experiences become biologically embodied. He aims to contribute to ethical, collaborative, and community-engaged research that informs public health.
Research Interests
- Biocultural and mixed methods approaches in anthropological health research
- Role of stress perception and narrative in shaping biological responses to social and environmental exposures
- Genomic, immunological, and epigenetic perspectives on health and health disparities
- Health outcomes and intervention strategies informed by social determinants of health and embodiment
Education
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Master of Philosophy Degree in Infection and Immunity
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Science