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Dean B. Carson is a researcher at Umeå University, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, and the Arctic Research Centre. His work focuses on rural health systems, social care workforce challenges, sustainable rural development, and community-based approaches to healthcare and food security.
- Rural Health: Explores capacity-building in rural health research and medical education reform.
- Public Health: Analyzes service delivery models and co-creation frameworks for elderly care.
- Geography: Investigates spatial dynamics in northern peripheries, including food production networks and micro-urbanization.
Recent publications (2024-2025) examine topics such as rural health research capacity frameworks, hospital-to-home transfer systems, and non-commercial food distribution networks. His studies often integrate theoretical models like Rural Nursing Theory and Beyond Periphery while emphasizing stakeholder engagement and policy translation.
Grants and Collaborations: Funded by the Swedish Research Council Formas, American National Science Foundation (NSF), and Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. Collaborates with Arctic-FROST networks and Lifestyle Migration Hub researchers.
