T. Lynne Barone
- Sociology & Anthropology, Associate Professor
- Medical Anthropology, Ethnomedicine, Human Adaptation
General Information
Biography
Dr. Barone earned a BA in anthropology from Indiana University, an MA in medical anthropology and PhD in anthropology from Case Western Reserve University (in Cleveland, OH). Her dissertation research focused on stress and gastrointestinal chronic disease in native British and Asian immigrant populations in Great Britain.
Teaching Interests
Dr. Barone's teaching interests spring from her work as an applied medical anthropologist. Her courses include medical anthropology, medical humanities, global medical systems, "free" clinics, human biology and evolution, biocultural influences on health, illness and disease, complementary medicines/integrative medicines, qualitative methods and games and/in culture(s).
Research Interests
Dr. Barone's current research focuses on interprofessional education in student-run free clinics, clinical needs assessments, and the role of healing arts in biomedical environments.
Service Summary
Dr. Barone serves as the faculty advisor to the student organization: UNO Student Anthropological Society. She serves as the director of the Medical Humanities academic program. Her college and university service is varied and ongoing.