Bran Barral Buceta

Dr. Bran Barral Buceta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and Sociology at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Institute of Studies and Development of Galicia (IDEGA). His research focuses on eHealth policies, digital exclusion, and metropolitan governance.

Key research streams include:

• Equity analysis in digital health services access
• Policy implementation challenges in Spanish healthcare
• Social determinants of technology adoption in marginalized communities

Recent publications (2022-2025) address mental health disparities, surrogacy policy debates, and institutional barriers in metropolitan governance.