Congratulations to Professor Josie Dickerson and Professor Rosie McEachan of the Born in Bradford (BiB) research programme, who have both been appointed as Visiting Professors at the University of York.
This significant recognition highlights their profound impact on public health research, particularly through their key involvement in the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire and Humber (YHARC), where their work anchors the vital Healthy Families theme at the Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR).
Driving Change with Healthy Families Research
Professors Dickerson and McEachan’s work is central to YHARC’s mission to address health inequalities across the region. As part of the Healthy Families theme, their research focuses on understanding and improving outcomes for children and families, translating evidence into real-world policy and practice.
Professor Josie Dickerson, has spearheaded flagship applied research, including BiBBS, the Better Start Bradford Innovation Hub, and the Bradford Inequalities Unit. Her dedication to community improvement is evident in her securing major funding, such as the NIHR Population Health Career Scientist Fellowship and the Wellcome Discovery Award for BiBBS ACHIEVE. Josie is also the incoming Chair of the International Network for Research in Inequalities in Child Health.
Professor Rosie McEachan, as the Director of BiB for the past 13 years, has elevated it into an internationally recognised family of cohort studies. Her expertise in policy-relevant work is demonstrated by her role as Chief Investigator of the £7.4 million Healthy Urban Places programme, funded by the UKRI Population Health Improvement initiative.
Testament to Leadership and Impact
These Visiting Professorships are a powerful affirmation of their leadership, expertise, and the tangible impact their research has had on improving child health and wellbeing, both locally in Bradford and across the UK.
Congratulations, Professors Josie and Rosie!
