معرفی
Chioma Dibia is a second-year PhD student and Tutor at the University of Edinburgh's School of Law, focusing on socio-legal analysis of racism in mental health systems. She holds a First Class LLB from Babcock University and a Distinction LLM in Medical Law and Ethics from Edinburgh, funded by the Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarship.
- Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours), Babcock University, Nigeria
- Master of Laws in Medical Law and Ethics (Distinction), University of Edinburgh
Her research explores how social, political, and economic factors intersect with legal frameworks in healthcare disparities. She contributes to undergraduate medical ethics education and collaborates with the Mason Institute Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society.
Chioma's 2023 conference paper analyzed racial implications of reforms to the Mental Health Act 1983, reflecting her expertise in Critical Race Theory, Intersectionality, and healthcare law. Her work bridges legal scholarship with public health advocacy.
Scientific Awards
- Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarship
Responsibilities & Affiliations
She serves as a lay representative on the NHS Scotland Public Benefit and Privacy Panel for Health and Social Care, and volunteers at the Scottish Council on Human Bioethics by organizing forums for Scottish parliament members and the public.
