Natalie Hammond

Dr Natalie Hammond is a Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Care at Manchester Metropolitan University, based in the Department of Social Care and Social Work. She joined MMU in 2014 after previous positions at the University of Manchester and University of Sheffield. Her academic career spans over a decade with a focus on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of sociology and health.

• Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University (2014-present)
• Lecturer in Sociology, University of Manchester (2013)
• Teaching Associate in Sociology, University of Sheffield (2010)
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Sheffield (2007)

Dr Hammond's research focuses on three main areas: sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender-based violence, and the intersections between climate, health, gender and violence. Her work emphasizes the importance of a gendered lens in healthcare, challenges stigma around sensitive health topics, and seeks to amplify voices of marginalized communities. She employs interdisciplinary approaches, working with diverse populations including veterans, sex workers, LGBT communities, ethnic minorities, and people living with HIV.

Her recent publications demonstrate strong trends in climate change impacts on sexual and reproductive health, military/veteran health (particularly combat-genital injuries), and HIV transmission reduction efforts. The research spans qualitative and quantitative methodologies with a strong emphasis on policy relevance and community impact. Many studies focus on marginalized populations and aim to influence healthcare planning and delivery through evidence-based approaches.

• Nominated for MMU Staff Awards, Leadership category (2022)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Dr Hammond is actively involved in mentoring and capacity development, particularly for women researchers in low to middle income countries through WHO mentorship schemes and AuthorAid. As Deputy Director of the Wellbeing, Health and Communities pathway for the ESRC White Rose Doctoral Partnership, she designs and delivers training programs for doctoral students. She serves as an expert reviewer for multiple funding bodies including UKRI and NIHR, and for numerous academic journals in sociology, public health, and gender studies.

Her research is closely aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), Goal 5 (Gender Equality), Goal 13 (Climate Action), and Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).