I’m Still Me
Sue Pavitt
About Sue
Professor Sue Pavitt
Professor Sue Pavitt
Sue is a Professor of Translational and Applied Health Research at the University of Leeds.
She completed her PhD in cancer genetics at University College London (UCL) and went on to study at the University of Oxford and University of California, San Francisco, USA.
She specialises in clinical trials at the University of Leeds with leadership roles with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Sue is a valued science communicator and ambassador for Patient, Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation (PPIE) in research. She co-chairs the SMILE AIDER PPIE Forum supporting delivery of patient-centred research, “No research about us, without us”.
She is passionate about encouraging research inclusivity and works with underserved communities to tackle oral health inequality and embraces innovative approaches to overcome health literacy and improve reach to vulnerable communities.
Sue has advanced science research dissemination using creative arts, notably theatre, with its power of storytelling to reach underserved communities, explore health inequalities and support informed decision making about taking part in clinical trials.
Sue connected Artist, Sarah Morley, with her then PhD student, Rachael Jablonski, and the concept for co-creating the I’m Still Me art exhibition was initiated.
A group of talented portrait painters came together with patients, bringing their lived experience of their journeys in facial rehabilitation after cancer surgery, and researchers, using digital workflows to improve facial prosthesis manufacture.
I’m Still Me empowers people from all backgrounds to understand the value and impact of research on people’s lives.
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