Gwenetta Curry

Gwenetta Curry is a Researcher at the Usher Institute, affiliated with the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. Her work sits at the intersection of public health, critical race theory, and social justice.

• Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
• Critical Race Theory
• Black Family Studies
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Health Equity

Curry's research analyzes systemic inequities in healthcare access and outcomes, particularly during global health crises. She co-authored the UNCOVER report on ethnic disparities in COVID-19 and a Lancet publication emphasizing race-conscious approaches in pandemic governance. Her work highlights structural racism in health systems and advocates for inclusive data practices through her roles in the UK Inclusive Data Taskforce and the Medical School Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Alliance.

Her recent publications demonstrate a focus on:

• Epidemiological analysis of racial disparities
• Critical race theory applications in medicine
• Global health governance reforms
• Data equity frameworks
• Intersectional pandemics research
• Policy responses to systemic health inequities