Marta Fadda

Marta Fadda is a Senior Researcher and Lecturer at the Institute of Family Medicine, University of Italian Switzerland (USI), and an Affiliate of the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics, focusing on ethical dimensions of public health and clinical practice.

Her academic credentials include:

• BA in Languages and Cultures, University of Cagliari, Italy
• MA in Near and Middle Eastern Studies, University of London School of Oriental and African Studies
• PhD in Health Communication, University of Italian Switzerland
• Master of Bioethics, Harvard University

Dr. Fadda's research centers on health equity and vulnerability in healthcare systems, examining how ethical frameworks can address disparities in resource allocation and patient treatment. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates public health methodologies with clinical ethics to develop practical guidelines for healthcare providers serving marginalized populations. This work bridges theoretical bioethics and real-world medical practice, emphasizing culturally responsive interventions in diverse clinical settings.

As an HMS Center for Bioethics Affiliate, she contributes to educational initiatives including the Master of Science in Bioethics program and institutional ethics consultations, fostering transnational collaboration on emerging bioethical challenges in global health.