Hannah Bradby

Hannah Bradby is a Professor of Sociology at the Department of Sociology, Uppsala University. Her academic work spans medical sociology with a particular focus on health inequalities, migration, and racism in healthcare systems.

• Position: Professor of Sociology
• Institution: Uppsala University
• Department: Sociology
• Contact: hannah.bradby@uu.se
• ORCHID ID: 0000-0002-0664-1170

Professor Bradby's research primarily explores the intersection of migration, race, and healthcare access. Her work examines how superdiversity affects healthcare systems across Europe, with particular attention to structural racism in medical settings. She has conducted extensive research on gender-based violence among forced migrants and the challenges faced by homeless women in accessing healthcare services. Her scholarship combines critical race theory with medical sociology to analyze how institutional practices perpetuate health disparities.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on anti-racist interventions in healthcare education, the impact of migration policies on health equity, and the experiences of marginalized populations navigating healthcare systems. Her work frequently employs qualitative methodologies including photovoice studies, discourse analysis, and cross-national comparative research. Bradby's scholarship demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks of structural inequality and practical implications for healthcare policy and practice.

Through her extensive publication record, Professor Bradby has established herself as a leading scholar in understanding how racism manifests in healthcare settings and developing strategies to address these systemic issues. Her research spans multiple European countries and extends to global contexts including Ethiopia.