Jason Murphy

Jason Murphy is an Associate Professor and Registered Nurse at the Swedish Red Cross College's Department of Health Sciences. He holds a PhD from 2022 focusing on disaster medical preparedness. His clinical background in emergency care drives research on disaster response, preparedness, and healthcare competencies in crisis situations.

Teaching includes globalization and health, plus program directorship for the specialist program in infectious diseases. External roles involve lecturing/researching at Umeå University's Knowledge Center in Disaster Medicine (KcKM) and participation in MSB's healthcare pool for international emergencies.

Current research maps risks linked to Sweden's sustainable energy investments and healthcare preparedness. Key themes include hospital incident command systems, nursing roles in disasters, and competency assessment gaps in emergency departments.