Agata Pacho

Agata Pacho is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology specializing in the social and cultural dimensions of health, with focused research on marginalized communities including people living with HIV, racialized minority women, and populations affected by poverty.

Her doctoral research at Goldsmiths, University of London examined how the HIV/AIDS epidemic legacy shapes contemporary healthcare practices. She previously contributed to health policy research at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, advising the UK Government on antimicrobial resistance, self-care, xenotransplantation, and health service integration.

Her work emphasizes embedding meaningful public involvement and co-production in research methodologies, bridging academic inquiry with practical healthcare solutions for vulnerable populations through interdisciplinary approaches spanning sociology, public health, and policy analysis.