Svitlana Fialkova

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Svitlana Fialkova is a researcher whose work bridges the intersections of cultural anthropology, folklore, and medical humanities. Her most notable contribution, the 2013 paper "Tiny Medicine," explores the symbolic and practical dimensions of small-scale medical practices, offering a nuanced lens on how everyday health interventions are shaped by cultural narratives and folk traditions. Though the paper has garnered 2 citations, its conceptual depth has sparked interest in the understudied realm of "micro-medicine," where informal, community-based healing coexists with formal healthcare systems. Fialkova’s research often examines how personal and collective stories inform perceptions of illness, treatment, and the body, drawing on ethnographic methods to illuminate the lived experiences of patients and practitioners. Her work is particularly valuable for students and scholars in medical anthropology and folklore studies, as it challenges conventional biomedical frameworks by centering the voices of marginalized communities. Beyond "Tiny Medicine," Fialkova has contributed to discussions on narrative medicine and the cultural construction of health, making her a thoughtful voice in the ongoing dialogue between humanities and healthcare.