Join The Lawrence Henry Gipson Institute for Eighteenth-Century Studies and the Health, Medicine, and Society Program for this compelling speaker series. Guests will explore the dynamic interplay of disease, healing, and well-being across the Atlantic during a pivotal era of scientific, social, and cultural transformation. From emerging medical theories to lived experiences, this series uncovers the profound impact of health on the long eighteenth century.
Fall 2025 Events
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 4:30 pm in STEPS 101 Putting Science to Work: Women Healers’ Pursuit of Medical Knowledge in Eighteenth-Century Philadelphia with Susan H. Brandt
November 19, 2025 Amanda Herbert
Spring 2026 Events
March 2, 2026 Chelsea Berry
April 14, 2026 Sari Altschuler