Mei Zhan

About the Author

Mei Zhan is a distinguished scholar and author whose work bridges the ancient wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine with contemporary global health discourses. Holding a PhD in anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, she has dedicated her career to exploring the cultural, historical, and social dimensions of healing practices in China and beyond. As a professor of anthropology at the University of California, Irvine, Zhan examines how medical knowledge circulates across borders, influencing modern healthcare paradigms. Her insightful analyses challenge Western-centric views of medicine, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of Chinese healing traditions. Through her rigorous research and eloquent prose, Zhan invites readers to reconsider the intersections of culture, science, and wellness in an interconnected world.