معرفی
Dr. Obrey Alexis serves as Reader in Adult Nursing at Oxford Brookes University's Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery, with extensive NHS experience and PhD research on overseas nurses' experiences. His academic leadership includes supervision of doctoral candidates and development of undergraduate/postgraduate nursing curricula.
His research focuses on health disparities among Black and minority ethnic populations, particularly prostate cancer experiences in Black communities and migrant nurse integration. Utilizing mixed-methods approaches, his work examines cultural congruence in healthcare, social exclusion impacts, and service accessibility barriers. Recent projects include YouTube awareness campaigns for prostate cancer in Black African/Caribbean communities funded by the Mary Seacole Award.
- Key Research Trends (2022-2025): Dominated by prostate cancer disparities (60% of publications), with growing emphasis on psychosocial support systems, cultural barriers in screening, and community-specific interventions. Increasing methodological sophistication in qualitative synthesis and dyadic analysis.
- Clinical Impact: Direct influence on NHS policies through Chief Nursing Officer advisory role and development of culturally-responsive care frameworks.
Scientific Recognition
- Santander Scholarship recipient for global health research at US institutions (2013)
- Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy
- Editorial roles: BMC Nursing, Journal of Cancer Nursing Practice, Journal of Multidisciplinary Research in Healthcare
Dr. Alexis actively supervises PhD candidates and has secured funding including University of Regina grant (£589) for pandemic vulnerability research. His community engagement spans police advisory roles (Hampshire Constabulary, 2002-2020) and leadership in BAME staff networks. Current projects include YouTube prostate cancer awareness videos targeting Black communities in Southern England.
