Bruno Marchal

Professor, Health Systems unit, Department of Public Health, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp

Dr. Bruno Marchal is a dedicated professional specializing in the strategic management of local health systems and healthcare organizations. His research interests encompass the development of innovative stewardship and governance arrangements to ensure public accountability in local health systems, complex and distributed leadership styles, and the impact of public service motivation on health system management in low- and middle-income countries.

Furthermore, Dr. Marchal focuses on evaluation and research methodologies for tackling complex health system issues. His expertise lies in methodological developments for theory-driven inquiries in health policy and systems research, particularly realist evaluation. He also emphasizes the enhancement of research methods for analyzing social complexity, emphasizing the integration of quantitative and qualitative approaches through techniques like Qualitative Comparative Analysis.

In addition to his core areas of interest, Dr. Marchal also delves into the challenges posed by urbanization and climate change on health and healthcare systems. His multidisciplinary approach to addressing these issues sets him apart as a thought leader in the field.

Dr. Marchal's academic journey includes a PhD in Medical Sciences from the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy at VUB, an MD in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine at KULeuven, and an MPH in Public Health from the Prins Leopold Institute for Tropical Medicine. He currently holds the position of Professor in the Health Services Organization unit within the Department of Public Health at the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp (ITM). Previously, he has contributed his expertise as a Visiting Researcher at the School of Public Health at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town and as a Post-doctoral Researcher at the ITM.

Dr. Marchal's extensive academic background, coupled with his diverse research interests and professional contributions, position him as a leading expert in the field of strategic health management and research methodologies.