As part of Black History Month, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNNUH) is hosting its second Black Health and Research Conference on Thursday 8 October, 10am-5.30pm at the Benjamin Gooch Lecture Theatre.
Organised by the NNUH Together Network in partnership with colleagues from Norwich Research Park and the University of East Anglia (UEA), this free conference, which is open to people of all backgrounds, will bring together leading voices from health, science and research to explore health inequalities and champion greater health equity.
Attendees will hear insights, research and lived experiences from nationally and internationally recognised experts. Topics include:
The Black Health Gap
Uterine Fibroids: Implications for Women’s Health and Healthcare Systems – Dr Priscilla Day-Walsh, Next Generation Fellow, Centre for Trophoblast Research & Research Assoc, Homerton College.
The importance of the Bioresource – Bridie Willan and Katherine Read will share national discussions on sickle cell disorder (SCD) in the UK
‘Breaking through racial barriers in social work’ – Dr Carlene Cornish, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, UEA discussing racial oppression against minoritised Black Asian and Ethnic birth mothers in statutory services.
The Campus response – how organisations across Norwich Research Park are working to tackle health inequalities
NNUH perspective – Roberta Hook, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Prof Jon Lartey, Research Lead and Obstetrician and Beth Gibson, Clinical Director of Gynae and Obstetrics.
The IDEA project – cultural competency training in the Faculty of Medicine – Dr Leanne Tyson, Research Associate and Dr Zoe Vaill, Senior Research Associate, Norwich Medical School, UEA will present an overview of the training and results of the evaluation.
Introduction to the UEA African Caribbean Medical Society – Nneoma Nwakamma, UEA Medical Student
Honouring Our Communities
Chaired by Roberta Hook, the panel will explore everyday individuals whose leadership, service and professional excellence sustain Black life across Britain with emphasis on Black health. It aims to make visible the contributions of those who often work ‘quietly’ within their communities.
Hawa Ocheni, Senior Contracts Specialist and Co-Chair of the NNUH Together Network, said, “We are delighted to be hosting the Black Health and Research Conference for a second time and to build on the success of our inaugural event. This year’s programme features nationally and internationally renowned speakers and will provide an important opportunity to explore these vital issues, share knowledge and help improve the Black experience across the Research Park and beyond.”
Dr Nick Goodwin, Chief Operating Officer of Anglia Innovation Partnership, the campus management organisation for Norwich Research Park, said, “We are proud of the diverse community of scientists and healthcare professionals working at Norwich Research Park. By bringing colleagues together for this conference, we can help raise the profile and voice of minority groups, share learning sand work collectively to address inequalities.”
Roberta Hook, added: “This conference provides an important opportunity to highlight health inequalities that continue to affect Black communities, while showcasing the work being undertaken at Norwich Research Park to improve outcomes through research, education and partnership. The event creates a valuable space to share knowledge, celebrate community contributions and strengthen our collective commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving care for all.”
For more information about the event and to book your place on this free event, please register for a ticket here.
