
MESSAGE (Medical Science Sex & Gender Equity)
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Co-designing sex & gender policies for UK medical research. Hosted @georgeinstitute @ImperialSPH
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https://www.messageproject.co.uk 12-05-2022 20:17:39
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1⃣ Our Improving health equity report found that patients who experienced racism when receiving care led some to avoid seeking (or to be fearful of seeking) health services. The NHS Race & Health Observatory is right to highlight how important trust is between patients and healthcare professionals



To mark #InternationalWomensDay - Jameel Institute hosted a roundtable with distinguished speakers sharing their views on challenges faced by women in global health. Read more about the discussions - and the learnings towards creating an equitable future: buff.ly/k1DHIkk

All in Her Mind with Rebecca Lawrence and I talking with Dr @bykatewomersley.bsky.social - Cambridge Festival online 2nd April! eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-in-her-m…



Inclusive research design 'ensures that outputs from scientific research are reproducible, minimize bias and enable everyone within society the opportunity to benefit'. Read about how Medical Research Council developed their evidence-based inclusive funding policy: bit.ly/41S2pSm

Great to see our colleague, Cheryl Carcel speaking to Maddie Massy in the latest Hysteria episode. Cheryl discusses the disparity in clinical research between women and men. 📽️Watch here: buff.ly/Tq3mG5y



The fantastic Dr @bykatewomersley.bsky.social talks through the work and impact of MESSAGE (Medical Science Sex & Gender Equity) & future work, including MESSAGE Maternity, coming soon... Women are woefully under-researched—the Message project aims to redress the balance bmj.com/content/388/bm… The George Institute for Global Health Robyn Norton


In BMJ Global Health - our colleagues, Emma Feeny, Georgia White, Jane Hirst, Anna Palagyi, and Janani Shanthosh share how our CEDAW Index, coupled with sustained advocacy, can form a powerful mechanism for driving meaningful change. Read more: buff.ly/sMUNL08


#MarchInReview — We joined The George Institute for Global Health alongside community leaders, academics and policymakers to spotlight the urgent health impacts of climate change on Pacific women and girls—from maternal health risks to heightened vulnerability during disasters.



Prof Suks Minhas from Imperial NHS 💙 calls for the urgent recognition of the #HealthInequalities faced by Black men and ethnic minorities in the UK. With Black men 2-3x more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, early testing is imperative. theguardian.com/society/2025/a…


Enhanced social participation and community-centered solutions are key towards ensuring equitable #planetaryhealthresearch. A must-read The Lancet Planetary Health paper on the significance of promoting social engagement in environmental health, and bringing lived experiences to the


On Clinical Trials Day, Professor Otavio Berwanger (The George Institute for Global Health), shares how rethinking the design and delivery of clinical trials can benefit all involved in medical research #ClinicalTrialsDay blogs.imperial.ac.uk/imperial-medic…