Laura Sokka

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Dr. Laura Sokka is a leading researcher at the intersection of environmental sustainability and healthcare systems, with a particular focus on the climate impacts of healthcare digitalization. Her work critically examines how the rapid adoption of digital technologies in healthcare—from telemedicine to electronic health records—affects the sector's carbon footprint. In her most-cited paper, a 2025 scoping review, Dr. Sokka systematically maps the mechanisms through which digitalization can either mitigate or exacerbate healthcare's environmental burden. This foundational work has already garnered early attention (3 citations), signaling its importance in an emerging field. Beyond this, Dr. Sokka's broader contributions include advancing methodologies for assessing the life-cycle emissions of healthcare services and infrastructure. Her research is pivotal for policymakers and healthcare administrators seeking to decarbonize the sector while maintaining quality of care. By bridging digital health innovation with climate science, Dr. Sokka is shaping a new paradigm for environmentally responsible healthcare—a critical endeavor as the global health sector confronts its role in the climate crisis. Her work stands as a vital resource for students and researchers at the nexus of public health, technology, and sustainability.