Caitlin Henry

Caitlin Henry is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Manchester, Department of Geography. Her research focuses on feminist political economy and health geography, examining how healthcare restructuring impacts care work, labor, and social reproduction. She joined the University of Manchester in 2018 after postdoctoral research at the University of Delaware and a PhD from the University of Toronto (2017). Key projects include 'Geographies of Need' (2017–present) analyzing hospital relocations and 'Reproducing Care' (2013–2016), which explored nurses’ work in New York and St. Louis. She is a member of the Manchester Urban Institute, contributing to urban health research.

Her research interests span feminist theory, anti-work politics, and health equity. She supervises PhD students in areas like labor geography, political economy, and care commodification. Recent publications include studies on water management in India and US healthcare geographies. Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to health and sustainable cities.

Key contributions include analyzing health care restructuring’s impact on urban landscapes and frontline workers. She critiques the shift of care provision to clinics/home care, emphasizing socio-economic consequences. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges health, gender, and political economy.