Susan Moffatt-Bruce

Susan Moffatt-Bruce is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, affiliated with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine and Lahey Regional Campus. Her research focuses on cardiothoracic surgery, robotic surgical techniques, patient safety, and quality improvement in healthcare systems. She has contributed extensively to studies on lung cancer surgery, postoperative outcomes, and medical informatics.

• Education: BS in Biochemistry (McGill University), MBA (Ohio State University), MD (Dalhousie Medical School), PhD (University of Cambridge).

Her recent publications emphasize robotic-assisted thoracic procedures, health disparities in surgical outcomes, and innovations in patient safety. She has collaborated on frameworks for medical errors reduction and health services research, particularly in cardiothoracic and pulmonary medicine.

Moffatt-Bruce actively engages in surgical education and global health initiatives, advocating for transparency in healthcare and ethical standards in surgical practice. Her work integrates human factors engineering to optimize clinical workflows and patient engagement.