Ashok Patel

Ashok Patel is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences at Birmingham City University (BCU), actively engaged in research and teaching. His academic work focuses on genetic predisposition to complex diseases such as diabetic kidney disease and dementia in Down’s syndrome, collaborating with clinicians and researchers in Birmingham hospitals and within BCU. He also investigates teaching and learning methodologies, including studies on ethnicity’s impact on student belonging and motivation. Patel is passionate about interdisciplinary STEAM initiatives at BCU, bridging art and science through projects like the Midlands National Park Lab.

In creative writing, Patel has produced plays and short films addressing themes of cultural identity and displacement, such as Ninety Days, a fictional account of Ugandan Asian expulsion in 1972. His work Ninety Days was shortlisted for The Asian Writer Prize 2016 and published in Dahlia Publishing’s 2017 anthology. He has contributed to BBC Radio 4 and collaborated with arts organizations like Sampad and Script & Lighthouse on short films.

Patel’s research ethos emphasizes community impact, aligning with BCU’s themes of Healthy Futures and Equitable Societies. While no specific academic publications are listed here, his work reflects a commitment to both scientific and creative interdisciplinary projects.