Addressing sex and gender bias in health: now is the time
Transforming the delivery of NCD and mental health services in primary health care: Launch of the fourth cycle of the NCD Lab
New funding to boost prevention and improve treatment of chronic conditions
Community engagement for better health and healthier societies
Funding for new research projects set to improve outcomes in stroke and brain injury
George Institute announces new Women’s Health lead in Australia
Action needed to reduce high salt and sugar intakes in Fiji
Very early blood pressure control confers both benefits and harms in acute stroke
Kate Womersley
Kate is an NHS doctor in psychiatry working in Edinburgh. Her research considers women’s mental and physical health through the life course. Her current work with The George Institute is focused on the co-creation and implementation of sex and gender policies for the UK’s medical research funders. This is part of a wider initiative to recognise diversity among patients, and ensure research practices and outcomes represent everyone in our society. Kate is also a Commissioner on the BMJ Commission on the Future of the NHS.
Anna Willis
Anna is HR & Communications Coordinator for the UK team. She is responsible for HR matters within the UK team, as well as supporting global HR projects and internal communications.
Outside of work, Anna is a qualified life coach and is studying a Masters in Psychology (Conversion). Anna has a strong interest in mental health and wellbeing, with a particular focus on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Stacie Powell
Stacie is a PhD student at UNSW and works in the Injury Division at The George Institute for Global Health. Stacie has been educating communities and advocating for better health outcomes in vulnerable groups since 2000, specifically in child injury prevention. She holds a Master of Public Health and is dedicated reducing unintentional childhood injury due to road trauma.