Seray Bircan Afsin

I am a PhD Candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. My research focuses on the intersection of care work, digitalization, and globalization, with particular emphasis on medical sociology, political sociology, and organizational studies. My current research examines the global flow of digital health technologies, investigating the key actors who initiate this flow and how sociocultural contexts influence their implementation and utilization in diverse hospital settings. 

I hold a master's degree in sociology from Middle East Technical University (METU) in Turkey. My master's thesis explored the transformations in nurses' experiences within the Turkish healthcare system over a 30-year period. This research provided valuable insights into the evolving nature of nursing practice and the broader changes in healthcare delivery in Turkey. The study examined various aspects of nurses' occupational lives, including their roles, responsibilities, and working conditions. It highlighted how factors such as healthcare reforms, technological advancements, and shifting societal expectations have influenced the nursing profession over three decades.