Beyond representation: Power, privilege, and structural barriers to research equity
11 June 2025
We're sharing this blog post originally published on the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences website because it connects closely to the work we are doing. In the blog, Research Fellow Eleanor Hoverd aims to uncover why people from Black African Diaspora Communities (BAFDC) remain underrepresented in health and care research. She discusses findings from her recent realist review, exploring what needs to change to support more inclusive participation.
Celebrating Clinical Trials Day: A Conversation with Melanie Carr, a Clinical Trials Manager at the Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit (CTU)
20 May 2025
Ever wondered what it takes to turn a scientific idea into a life-changing treatment? This Clinical Trials Day, we take a behind the scenes look at Melanie Carr, Trial Manager at the Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit (CTU). Melanie shares her journey, the challenges and rewards of running clinical trials, and why inclusivity, innovation, and teamwork are at the heart of every breakthrough.
Equal Start Oxford: Accelerating Action for Maternal Health Outcomes
20 March 2025
In celebration of the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD), Equal Start Oxford hosted an event highlighting how it is ‘Accelerating action for maternal health outcomes.’ While IWD has passed, the discussions remain pertinent, especially in light of World Health Day 2025’s theme, “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures”. This theme emphasises the importance of maternal and new-born health, aligning closely with the insights shared during the event. In this blog, we revisit the key moments and reflections that continue to inspire action toward equitable and inclusive maternal healthcare.
Transforming challenges into opportunities: how the pharmacy first service could strengthen clinical research and equity
16 October 2024
Repost from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences Blog by Nguyen Tran: Trial Managers, from the Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit (PC-CTU), share their experience of working with the Centre for Research Equity (CfRE) and community pharmacy to develop an innovative approach to primary care clinical research.
The importance of considering intersectionality when including black women in research
25 October 2023
Dr Jo Mearhart underscores the significance of intersectionality when involving black women in health and care research. Drawing on the NIHR Include Project's guidance and the stark health disparities faced by black women, she advocates for a more nuanced and inclusive approach to research that goes beyond surface-level diversity, paving the way for more equitable healthcare outcomes.
Celebrating Black Women in Health & Care Research: Advancing Equity, Inclusion, and Impact
25 October 2023
Dr Margaret Ikpoh delves into the critical yet often underappreciated contributions of Black women in tackling health inequalities in the UK. Through poignant examples, Dr Ikpoh highlights the transformative role of inclusive research in advancing a more equitable healthcare landscape.
Empowering Black Women: Pioneers of Equity in Research
25 October 2023
Dr Omon K. Imohi celebrates Black History Month 2023 by exploring Black women's pivotal contributions to health and care research in the UK.