Kathryn C. Ibata-Arens

About the Author

Kathryn C. Ibata-Arens is a distinguished scholar and professor of political economy at DePaul University, where she explores the intersections of innovation, global health, and economic policy. With a PhD from Cornell University, her research draws on extensive fieldwork in Japan, China, and beyond, illuminating how institutional frameworks shape technological advancement and societal resilience. In her acclaimed book, Pandemic Medicine: Why the Global Innovation System Is Broken, and How We Can Fix It (Advances in International Political Economy), Ibata-Arens dissects the failures of international systems during health crises and proposes actionable reforms to foster equitable innovation. Her work bridges academia and policy, advocating for collaborative solutions to pressing global challenges, and has been featured in leading journals and conferences worldwide.