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Cal Horton is a Research Fellow at Oxford Brookes University's Business School, affiliated with the Centre for Diversity Policy Research and Practice (CDPRP). He holds a PhD, MSc, and BA (Hons) and specializes in trans inclusion, Applied Trans Studies, and systemic barriers faced by transgender individuals in STEM and healthcare sectors. His work addresses cis-supremacy frameworks, child rights in trans healthcare, and institutional exclusion.
Current projects include the ASPIRE initiative tackling trans retention in STEM careers and the BLA-HAJ project (2024-2028), funded by ESRC (£210,639), which focuses on culturally competent healthcare for trans youth. He also leads the Royal Society of Chemistry-funded Addressing Systemic Precarity project (2023-2024) (£65,696).
Research interests emphasize trans child welfare, healthcare policy critique, and institutional reform. Publications analyze cis-supremacy in UK healthcare systems, child voice in research, and family advocacy strategies. His work bridges academic theory with actionable policy recommendations to promote equity and inclusion.
Key grants total over £276,000, with a focus on trans youth healthcare and STEM inclusion. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams addressing systemic inequities. No formal students are listed, but his projects engage community stakeholders and advocacy groups.
