Katharina is a medical anthropologist and research associate at CLINIGMA®, specialising in the development of qualitative interview manuals for use in clinical trials. Drawing on a decade of research and teaching experience in global health, medical anthropology, and infectious disease, she ensures that every interview guide reflects clinical relevance, cultural nuance, and methodological rigour.

Interview Manual Design for Clinical Trials

• Designs interview manuals used in in-trial qualitative research, aligning discussion guides with study objectives, endpoints, and regulatory expectations
• Translates complex clinical and scientific concepts into patient-accessible language
• Ensures guides are adaptable across age groups, cultural contexts, and therapeutic areas

Global Health and Infectious Disease Expertise

• PhD in Anthropology with specialisation in antimicrobial resistance, infectious disease policy, and global health systems
• Extensive fieldwork experience in the United States and internationally, including ethnographic research in hospital and public health settings

Academic and Policy Engagement

• Assistant Professor in Anthropology at Florida Atlantic University, teaching courses on global health, medical systems, and qualitative methods
• Former fellow and grantee of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Wenner-Gren Foundation, and National Science Foundation (NSF)
• Contributor to interdisciplinary research bridging anthropology, epidemiology, and health policy

Qualitative Research Methodology

• Deep expertise in interview design, thematic analysis, and ethnographic methods
• Proven ability to craft age-appropriate and context-sensitive interview materials for diverse patient populations

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

• Experienced in working across research, policy, and public health institutions
• Skilled communicator with ability to integrate feedback from clients, clinicians, and internal stakeholders

Katharina’s academic training, global health expertise, and deep understanding of patient experience make her an invaluable contributor to CLINIGMA®’s qualitative research team. Her work ensures that interview studies are both scientifically rigorous and deeply human.