Clare Herrick

Clare Herrick is a Professor of Geography and Global Health, specializing in health geography, consumption patterns, and critical geographies of public health. Her research explores the political economy of food, urban political ecology, and the intersections between lifestyle choices and health outcomes. She holds a PhD from UCL University College London, an MA from UCLA, and a BA from the University of Cambridge.

• Doctor of Philosophy, UCL University College London (2008)
• Master of Geography, University of California, Los Angeles (2004)
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Cambridge (2002)

Her work bridges historical and contemporary analyses, focusing on global health governance, medical workforce planning, and the socio-spatial dynamics of disease control. Key research themes include the global health workforce crisis, the history of noncommunicable disease (NCD) prioritization, and the ethical dimensions of global health partnerships.

Recent publications examine the NHS’s medical manpower challenges, Ebola vaccine strategies, and the socio-political framing of pandemics like COVID-19. Her scholarship critiques colonial legacies in global health systems and advocates for equitable policy frameworks.

Herrick has led projects on topics such as urban fitness cultures in Lagos, corporate social responsibility in health advocacy, and the environmental inequalities of noncommunicable diseases. She frequently collaborates with institutions in Africa, Europe, and North America, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to health equity.