Susan Bradley

Susan Bradley is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research at City St George's, University of London. Her work focuses on equitable access to maternity care in low-income contexts, particularly sub-Saharan Africa, using interdisciplinary approaches integrating postcolonial theory and organizational studies.

• Education:
  • PhD in Health Services Research (2018), City, University of London
  • MSc in Global Health (2007), Trinity College Dublin
  • PGCE in Secondary Science (University of Reading)
  • BSc (Hons) in Biology (University of Sussex)
• Professional Experience:
  • Research Fellow at City St George's (2018–present)
  • Researcher at Trinity College Dublin (2007–2014)
  • Researcher/writer at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (2010)

Her research examines power dynamics, organizational culture, and community-based care models in maternal health. She has extensive fieldwork experience in Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique, specializing in qualitative data analysis and capacity-building initiatives. Recent publications focus on group antenatal care, respectful maternity practices, and health workforce dynamics in low-resource settings.

Key findings from her work include:

• Community-making in group care enhances health literacy and belonging
• Socio-spatial dynamics influencing maternal care access
• Structural barriers affecting midwives' ability to provide quality care