A. J. Nicholson
Graduate Student - Cultural Anthropology (Medical)
2025 Cohort
Education
B.S. Anthropology and Geography, California State Polytechnic University
Bio
A. J. Nicholson is a graduate student in the Cultural Anthropology PhD Program (Medical Anthropology track). His dissertation research will focus on the lived experiences of patients, families, caregivers, and how they navigate end-of-life care in North America. He will further explore social and cultural factors influencing decision-making at the end of a person’s life and their preferences for the support they wish to receive.
Research Interests
End-of-Life Care • Aging • Death and Dying • Ethics • North America
