Dr. Sezen Demirhan holds a PhD in Gender and Women’s Studies from Turkey, focusing on women’s experiences in living organ donation. Sezen is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg, investigating gender disparities in organ transplantation and the intersection of gender with medical decision-making. Their ongoing research examines the impact of gender on donors, patients, and healthcare professionals’ approaches to organ donation and transplantation, using a comparative, cross-cultural framework. Sezen is particularly interested in advancing gender equity in healthcare and promoting more inclusive practices in organ transplantation in medicine.
Dr. sezen demirhan
Presentation Title: Reinforcing Gender Discrimination through Donorisation and Control over the Bodies: The Case of Organ Transplantation
University of Luxembourg
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