Anu Susan Mathew is a trained public health researcher with cross-sector experience in palliative care, health policy, and qualitative research. At CLINIGMA®, she contributes to in-trial patient interview projects by supporting qualitative analysis, data coding, and reporting, with a focus on accuracy, empathy, and methodological rigour.

Clinical and Qualitative Research Experience

• Supports qualitative data coding and analysis for in-trial interviews conducted within pharmaceutical trials
• Experience designing and implementing qualitative studies using in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and observational methods
• Contributed to a WHO-funded health financing research project in collaboration with India’s National Health Authority

Public Health and Palliative Care Research

• Master of Public Health (MPH) with a qualitative thesis on the impact of COVID-19 on palliative care services in India
• Oversaw training and mentorship of over 50 interns and trainees in palliative care research
• Expertise in communicating sensitive patient experiences and end-of-life care insights

Training, Presentation, and Leadership

• Delivered research methodology training for interns and facilitated workshops on systematic reviews and health education
• Organised large-scale academic events and supported the 31st International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care
• Co-author of peer-reviewed research and presenter at national conferences (IAPCON 2023 & 2024)
• Skilled in preparing annual reports and grant-related documentation for research and educational programmes

Anu brings strong research foundations, attention to detail, and a compassionate understanding of patient perspectives to CLINIGMA®'s interview studies. Her background in palliative care and community health strengthens our team’s ability to capture complex patient experiences in trials where empathy, context, and nuance are critical to quality outcomes.