Sophie Roborgh

Sophie Roborgh is a Presidential Fellow (Academic) at the Humanitarian Conflict Response Institute. Her work focuses on medical anthropology, humanitarianism, and international development with a specialization in health systems in conflict zones, particularly Syria and Lebanon.

Research Interests: Her research bridges medical anthropology and humanitarian studies, examining issues like healthcare weaponization, refugee healthcare access, and the role of healthcare workers in crises. She emphasizes evidence-based approaches to humanitarian policy and moral reflexivity in conflict research.

Key Themes in Publications: Her articles analyze the humanitarian-development nexus, the politicization of medical practice in conflict areas, and the structural challenges faced by Syrian health workers. Recent work explores localization strategies in humanitarian NGOs like BRAC.

• Contributed to The Lancet and Social Science & Medicine on healthcare in conflict zones
• Co-authored influential reports on Syrian health systems and refugee healthcare
• Engaged in policy impacts through initiatives like 'Making data work for the humanitarian community'

Labs/Teams: Active in the Humanitarian Conflict Response Institute, collaborating with global health organizations and policy bodies.