{"id":4166,"date":"2025-03-06T14:51:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T14:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/ighi\/?p=4166"},"modified":"2025-03-10T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T12:41:09","slug":"celebrating-women-at-ighi-driving-meaningful-change-in-global-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/ighi\/2025\/03\/06\/celebrating-women-at-ighi-driving-meaningful-change-in-global-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Women at IGHI: Driving Meaningful Change in Global Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

On International Women\u2019s Day, we shine a spotlight on the incredible women at the Institute of Global Health Innovation (IGHI)<\/a> who are shaping the future of healthcare worldwide. From pioneering research to innovative policy work, these leaders are tackling some of the most pressing global health challenges \u2014making a real difference in in the UK and beyond.<\/p>\n

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Group photo of IGHI staff at the summer social.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In this blog, we celebrate their achievements and highlight how their expertise and dedication continue to inspire change. Read on to learn about some of these fantastic women at the IGHI and discover key examples of their work.<\/p>\n

Professor Bryony Dean Franklin \u2013 Visiting Professor at IGHI<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"BryonyProfessor Bryony Dean Franklin<\/a> is visiting Professor in the Department of Surgery and Cancer at the Centre for Prevention and Management at Imperial College. She is Director of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) North West London Patient Safety Research Collaboration (NWL PSRC)<\/span><\/a>, leading research in medication patient safety and the safe use of technology.<\/p>\n

Professor Franklin is widely recognised as a research leader within patient safety, both nationally and internationally. She has specific expertise in evaluating technologies that aim to reduce medication errors in both primary and secondary care. She led a recent revision of the World Health Organization\u2019s Medication Safety Curriculum Guide and has recently contributed to collaborative research and quality improvement studies in Brazil, India and Finland. As Co-Editor-in-Chief of the journal BMJ Quality and Safety she seeks to support and encourage others in publishing high-quality research and opinions that seek to improve patient care the world over.<\/p>\n

Jennifer Bennett \u2013 Senior Postgraduate Administrator\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"JennyJennifer Bennett is a Senior Postgraduate Administrator for the PG Dip<\/a> and MSc Digital Health Leadership (DHL) Programmes<\/a>. She is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the programmes, supporting the students from recruitment to award and all the processes in between, working closely with faculty and teaching fellows to make sure the students get the best academic and pastoral support.<\/p>\n

Jenny gained a new perspective on the student experience last year when she completed a L3 Team Leader qualification (CMI). She particularly enjoyed learning about leadership and communication models and evaluating how she could apply them to her work. This echoes the workplace assessments which the PG Dip students are doing, applying theory to practice. The PG students on the DHL programmes are all balancing work, study and personal or family commitments and Jenny has even greater empathy for students with looming deadlines! She is pleased to have achieved a Distinction. One of the projects she reflected on was the 2024 refurbishment of the office environment of 1070 at QEQM which has become a more inviting space for collaboration with colleagues.<\/p>\n

Recently Jenny has introduced some processes to streamline the administration of benchmarking assessments and bulk uploading feedback to the VLE. She is also looking forward to contributing on further working parties to identify Imperial\u2019s new VLE.<\/p>\n

Melanie Leis \u2013 <\/span>Director of Policy and Analysis\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"MelanieMelanie Leis<\/a> is the Director of Policy and Analysis of the Centre for Health Policy, part of the IGHI. She leads the Centre’s development of analytics tools and policy outputs to support global decision-makers in fields such as patient safety, digital health and mental health.<\/p>\n

Melanie leads our partnership with WHO\u2019s Global Patient Safety Collaborative, which provides an opportunity to develop global and country-specific patient safety leadership support and resources. She also leads our collaboration with the charity Mental Health Innovations to deliver policy reports<\/a> that highlight the key role that digital mental health services play in supporting the UK population. One of the projects she is most proud of is the collaboration with the charity Patient Safety Watch, through which IGHI produces reports on the national<\/a> and global state of patient safety<\/a>. The annual launch events of the reports bring together national and global patient safety leaders, including patients. These reports and events ensure that patient safety is at the top of system leaders\u2019 agendas.<\/p>\n

Jodie Chan \u2013 Public Involvement Officer, Helix Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"JodieJodie Chan is a Public Involvement Officer at the IGHI\u2019s Helix Centre<\/a>, working on projects around safely involving women experiencing homelessness in research, understanding the mental health experiences and support needs of 10- to 13-year-olds, and analysing the impact of long waiting times on patients and the health system.<\/p>\n

Jodie works across IGHI to support the meaningful involvement of patients, carers, and public members in research. Within her work, she has a strong focus on deepening and diversifying IGHI\u2019s relationships with its local community and is passionate about supporting community-led research.<\/p>\n

She is particularly proud of the relationships she has built with women at the Marylebone Project, a local women\u2019s homelessness service, and of their ongoing work<\/a> to make research safer and more psychologically informed.<\/p>\n

Jessica Shields \u2013 Impact Officer, Helix Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"JessicaJessica Shields is an Impact Officer at the IGHI\u2019s Helix Centre<\/a>, working across the Centre to keep it running smoothly. Jess works on everything from supporting the scaling up of Helix projects and looking for funding opportunities to communications and coordinating Helix events. Jess also co-chairs the IGHI Wellbeing Working group, heading iniatives to improve workplace wellbeing at IGHI.<\/p>\n

Jess is proud to\u00a0support the Helix team to bring design to healthcare and being involved in the Wellbeing Working Group at IGHI. A particular highlight has been bringing the Helix team together over games and food for the Christmas All-Staff meeting and supporting team members to find funding for projects they\u2019re passionate about.<\/p>\n

Dr Jang Ah Kim \u2013 Lecturer at the Hamlyn Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Jang<\/p>\n

Dr Jang Ah Kim<\/a> is a Lecturer at the Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery<\/a>, Department of Mechanical Engineering. She is interested in researching multidisciplinary approaches to understanding and controlling the interactions between materials and their surrounding environments at the micro\/nanoscale. By leveraging this knowledge, she aims to develop innovative and highly precise, minimally invasive strategies for biomedical sensing and robotics, addressing challenges unique to these scales.<\/p>\n

The mini lab (micro-nano innovation lab) that Dr Kim leads is built on the belief that big breakthroughs start small. The lab focuses on micro and nano-scale engineering, exploring how light and other physical stimuli interact with materials to push the frontiers of biomedical sensing, soft robotics, and healthcare technologies. The name mini lab itself reflects this vision\u2014written in lowercase to symbolise its commitment to micro\/nano-scale research and precision-driven, minimally invasive healthcare solutions, where even the smallest changes can lead to transformative impact. Through this work, Dr Kim and her team strive to bridge fundamental science with real-world applications, advancing the next generation of biomedical engineering solutions.<\/p>\n

Although newly established in September 2023, the\u00a0mini lab has already embarked on exciting foundational research in manipulating micro\/nanoparticles and bacterial swarms using light, as well as engineering shape-changing microrobots. \u00a0These efforts aim to lay the groundwork for novel applications in\u00a0personalised medicine, such as targeted drug delivery, cellular-level surgery, and local immunotherapy. In the long run, these\u00a0highly targeted and efficient biomedical solutions\u00a0could also contribute to addressing broader clinical challenges, including\u00a0optimising therapeutic strategies and reducing unnecessary antibiotic use, ultimately supporting efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance\u2014all of which\u00a0resonate with IGHI\u2019s vision for advancing global healthcare innovation.<\/p>\n

Dr Ana Cruz Ruiz \u2014\u00a0Project Manager, Hamlyn Centre\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\"AnaDr Ana Cruz Ruiz<\/span><\/a> is the Project Manager at the Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery<\/a>, where she coordinates centre-wide projects across various Technology Readiness Levels, ranging from basic research to medtech translation initiatives. In addition to this role, she leads the Hamlyn Centre’s Global Surgery working group, which focuses on how frontier technologies\u2014such as AI, robotics, 3D printing, and the Internet of Things\u2014can enhance surgical care in low- and middle-income countries.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of her recent achievements includes organising the <\/span>Global Surgery Forum\u00a0at the\u00a0Hamlyn Symposium 2024<\/a>, where she co-moderated a panel with Dr Kee Park, Director of Policy & Advocacy at Harvard Medical School. The session, titled \u201cCan Technology and Innovation Help Improve Health Equity?\u201d, addressed the challenges faced by low- or middle-income countries in accessing safe, affordable surgical and anaesthesia care. The panel explored how technology is already helping to address some of these barriers, while also emphasising the need for further collaboration with the engineering community to create scalable solutions.<\/p>\n

Ana is passionate about improving health equity in Honduras and in Latin America. Recently, she travelled there to meet with local surgeons, learn about regional needs, and explore ways to collaborate on making surgical care more accessible. She also contributes as a member of the Advisory Council for Honduras\u2019 2026 National Human Development Report, organised by the United Nations Development Programme.<\/span><\/p>\n

Georgia Butterworth \u2013\u00a0Senior Strategy Advisor to Lord Darzi<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"GeorgiaGeorgia<\/span> Butterworth is a Senior Strategy Advisor to Lord Darzi, supporting the delivery of his wide-ranging portfolio across academic, policy and parliamentary priorities. In this role, she provides strategic advice and coordination across a diverse range of projects, from the Fleming Initiative<\/a> to the NHS Independent Investigation<\/a>. Her work is dynamic and varied, often requiring close collaboration with colleagues across the IGHI to ensure alignment across its centres.<\/div>\n
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One of the best things about my role is seeing the great achievements of the different centres in the IGHI and thinking about how we bring it all together for greatest impact. I find it really exciting to contribute to shaping the future of health and care through the IGHI, and inspiring to work alongside many exceptional women in this field.<\/div>\n
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Jessica Newberry Le Vay \u2013 Climate Change and Health Policy Fellow<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"JessicaJessica Newberry Le Vay<\/span><\/a> is a Climate Change and Health Policy Fellow in the Climate Cares Centre<\/a>, working on the interconnections between climate change and mental health. Jess recently worked on the Connecting Climate Minds Global Research and Action Agenda<\/a>, bringing together the perspectives of 960 experts across 100 countries to set out global priorities for climate change and mental health research and a vision for implementing and translating that research to action. Jess was also recently part of developing the <\/span>People\u2019s Petition<\/span><\/a>, a global collective climate justice call submitted to the International Court of Justice in December 2024 that amplifies the testimonies of 18 witnesses from communities experiencing and responding to the worst impacts of the climate crisis, including impacts to physical and mental health.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jess currently leads <\/span>The Compass Project: Guiding minds and inspiring action through climate change education, working with young people and educators in schools and universities to ensure climate change education can equip and support young people with the resilience, knowledge, skills and agency to take climate action and live in an uncertain future.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr Emma Lawrance \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Climate Cares Centre Lead<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"EmmaDr Emma Lawrance<\/span><\/a> is the Climate Cares Centre Lead and Mental Health Lead at the IGHI. Emma also leads the Wellcome-funded global initiative <\/span>Connecting Climate Minds<\/span><\/a>, which has involved over 1000 people across 100 countries to date. She holds an <\/span>AXA Climate and Health Fellowship<\/span><\/a> to more deeply understand the experiences of young people in the climate crisis in different cultures, what this means for their mental health and wellbeing, and to co-design and evaluate support that can build agency and resilience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Emma is a recognised global leader in the emerging climate and mental health field, building awareness and capacity across sectors and countries to acknowledge and act for a climate of health and wellbeing. She is an author of key research and policy papers on the topic, including: the <\/span>first global policy brief<\/span><\/a>; leading reviews of <\/span>the field as a whole<\/span><\/a>, relevant <\/span>interventions<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>temperature and mental health<\/span><\/a>; studies with <\/span>young people<\/span><\/a> in the <\/span>UK<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Caribbean<\/span><\/a> and the US (under review), and the <\/span>Global Research and Action Agenda for climate change and mental health.<\/span><\/a> She has presented globally, for instance at the World Economic Forum, four UNFCCC COP conferences, the World Congress of Psychiatry, OECD and the European Commission and been featured in international media, including Die Zeit, Guardian, Al Jazeera, Sky News, BBC, Forbes, Reuters and others.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She believes in the power of community, and in connecting people and ideas to foster resilience to thrive in a changing world and to create a safer climate for our mental health.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr Laura-Maria Horga \u2013 Communications and Events Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Laura-MariaDr Laura-Maria Horga<\/a> is a Health Communications and Events Officer at IGHI. She delivers communications and engagement projects across IGHI\u2019s seven research centres of excellence, supporting the Institute\u2019s mission to tackle global health challenges.<\/p>\n

Laura has contributed to key projects, including the National State of Patient Safety Report 2024<\/a>, which gained prominent media coverage for highlighting critical maternity care issues; the Mental Health Innovations Report<\/a>, which explores digital solutions to meet growing mental health needs (Shout service); the Great Exhibition Road Festival<\/a>; the Julia Anderson Training Programme<\/a>; Connecting Climate Minds<\/a>; the Digital Health Leadership Programme<\/a>; and many others.<\/p>\n

She is currently leading the organisation of IGHI\u2019s annual in-person event, Demo Day<\/a>, which helps staff learn more about the different workstreams at IGHI, connect with colleagues, foster collaborations, and celebrate the Institute\u2019s achievements.<\/p>\n

Laura is also a certified Mental Health First Aider<\/a> at Imperial College London.<\/p>\n

Dr Ivet Angelova \u2013 Research Associate<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"IvetDr Ivet Angelova<\/a> has recently joined the MedTechOne programme<\/a> at Imperial College London as a MedTech Specialist. Her journey into healthtech began with a PhD in Chemical Engineering, where she focused on developing genetically encoded biosensors for monitoring Botulinum Neurotoxins\u2014a project that deepened her passion for turning scientific discovery into practical healthcare solutions.<\/p>\n

Shaping the future of healthcare means not only driving research and innovation but also ensuring it reaches those who need it most. As part of MedTechOne, Ivet is currently working towards building a knowledge base that equips early career researchers (ECRs) with the tools to translate medtech discoveries into real-world impact. This resource is shaped by the needs and feedback of researchers across IGHI, the Hamlyn Centre<\/a> and the wider Imperial community. Covering everything from regulations and quality standards to commercialisation and team building, this resource is designed to help bridge the gap between research and commercialisation. Additionally, she is co-leading the launch of the MedTech ECR Network<\/a> at Imperial, creating a space for emerging medtech leaders to connect, collaborate, and thrive.<\/p>\n

Ivet said \u201cThis International Women\u2019s Day is a chance to celebrate the women driving healthcare forward, breaking barriers, and shaping a future where innovation is inclusive, impactful, and accessible to all. I am grateful to be part of a community filled with inspiring women whose work and determination continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in medtech and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cohort 7 Trainees \u2013 Julia Anderson (JA) Training Programme <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"JACaitlin Murphy<\/strong> is as a JA Behavioural Science Trainee<\/a> in the Fleming Initiative<\/a> team. She is working in a patient \/ public facing project focusing on the use of antibiotics and encouraging individuals to finish a course of antibiotics if prescribed.<\/p>\n

Arlette Albert<\/strong>\u00a0is another JA Behavioural Science Trainee<\/a> in the Fleming Initiative team. She is working part-time\u00a0alongside Caitlin to develop her skills in qualitative research, behavioural science, patient engagement, and co-designing interventions.<\/p>\n

Miranda Watson<\/strong>\u00a0joined as the JA Trainee in Digital Health<\/a>. She is working in the Patient Safety team to develop her skills in translating evidence into measurable interventions to improve patient safety in virtual care. She is involved in reviewing the literature, extracting data, and critically appraising available literature to identify safety indicators relevant to virtual consultations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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