Professor Sue Pavitt
Sue did her PhD in cancer genetics at UCL and has studied at the University of Oxford and University of California San Francisco, USA. She specialises in clinical trial research and at the University of Leeds, she is a valued Science Communicator and Ambassador for Patient, Public Involvement and Engagement with Research. Sue is passionate about encouraging research inclusivity and works with & for underserved communities to tackle health inequality & literacy. She is the Executive Producer of COVID and Me / COVID and Me-Vaccine; co-produced dramas using the power of storytelling to promote inclusivity and empower people from all backgrounds to make informed decisions about taking part in research and vaccination.
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