Jo White

Jo White is a Senior Research Fellow and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), affiliated with the Health and Social Sciences department. Her work focuses on gender, sexuality, embodiment, and health inequalities, emphasizing qualitative methods and public involvement in research. She leads projects addressing health disparities among marginalized communities, including the ISSMAS initiative targeting Black African and Caribbean stroke patients and the TRUUD project linking urban design to public health.

• Education: PhD and MA from Goldsmiths, University of London
• Key Roles: PPI Lead on multiple projects, UWE Lead on ISSMAS, Public Involvement co-lead on TRUUD, and supervisor for doctoral teams.

Her research interests span ethnography, co-production methodologies, and global health issues including HIV and maternal health. Notable outputs include the film DARE (awarded Special Mention at the UK Seasonal Short Film Festival) and collaborative projects with UN agencies and international universities.

• Awards:
• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship
• Special Mention - UK Seasonal Short Film Festival (2019)
• Directed by Women Festival Shortlist (2019)

Jo teaches qualitative research methods and global public health, contributing to UWE’s Flying Faculty program in China. She advocates for public involvement in research to enhance real-world relevance and collaborates with People in Health West of England (PHWE) to integrate community perspectives into healthcare policies.