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Suzanne Grant is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Anthropology at the University of Dundee, working within the School of Medicine and Population Health and Genomics department. She holds a prominent position in medical anthropology research and teaching, with a focus on healthcare quality and safety improvement. Dr. Grant actively supervises PhD students and leads multiple research projects addressing critical healthcare challenges.
Her educational background includes:
- Master in Science, Public Health Research from the University of Edinburgh (2010)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Social Anthropology from the University of St Andrews (2006)
- Master of Arts in Social Anthropology from the University of St Andrews (1999)
Dr. Grant's research is situated at the innovative intersection of anthropology and healthcare improvement. She specializes in applying ethnographic methods, particularly video reflexive ethnography (VRE), to understand and enhance health, care, and wellbeing contexts. Her work uniquely combines insights from anthropology, improvement science, and design to develop novel approaches for improving healthcare systems. A key aspect of her methodology involves actively engaging professionals, patients, carers, and NHS stakeholders in the co-design of improvements across diverse healthcare settings. Her research focuses on critical areas including patient safety, medication management, and healthcare system optimization, with particular attention to socio-technical aspects of healthcare delivery.
Dr. Grant's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on applying ethnographic approaches to address pressing healthcare challenges, particularly in medication safety, inter-professional collaboration, and care home settings. Her work spans multiple healthcare contexts including acute medical units, pediatric care, and community care settings, reflecting her commitment to improving healthcare systems across the continuum of care.
Her notable scientific achievements include:
- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) studentship
- Emslie Horniman/Sutasoma Trust Award from the Royal Anthropological Institute
- Medical Research Council (MRC) Population Health Scientist Postdoctoral Fellowship
As an academic advisor, Dr. Grant supervises PhD students and research projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her extensive grant portfolio demonstrates significant research leadership, with funding from major organizations including the Scottish Government, Medical Research Council, Economic and Social Research Council, and NHS Scotland. These projects address critical issues in healthcare improvement, medication safety, and system redesign. Dr. Grant also co-convenes the British Sociological Association Medical Sociology Scottish Regional Group and is an active member of the Video Reflexive Ethnography International Association, highlighting her leadership in these specialized research communities.
Dr. Grant leads the BMSc Healthcare Improvement degree programme and several key modules focusing on ethnography and healthcare improvement. Her interdisciplinary approach connects medical education with design anthropology through collaborations with the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, creating innovative educational pathways for future healthcare professionals.
