Jo Fox

Dec 20, 2023 | wonkhe.com | Marina Politis |Jim Dickinson |Jo Fox |James Coe

Sex and gender influence the development of health conditions, the manifestation of symptoms, the effectiveness of treatments and overall clinical outcomes, yet remain overlooked by researchers and clinicians alike. The medical evidence base relies on studies which are predominantly based on males – including cell lines, animals and people who participate in clinical trials – while females are under-represented.

Dec 11, 2023 | wonkhe.com | Jo Fox |David Kernohan |James Coe |Jessica Corner

What research infrastructure do we need? Where should we build it? What do we even mean by research infrastructure? These questions have been at the heart of recent reports by Jisc, UKRI, and The Royal Society, among others, and the Nurse Review of the research, development and innovation (RDI) organisational landscape. And this term has seen the long-awaited Government response to the Nurse Review, and the beginnings of a national plan for RDI infrastructure.

Nov 12, 2023 | wonkhe.com | David Kernohan |Jo Fox

Jo Fox is the Pro Vice Chancellor (Research and Engagement) and Dean, School of Advanced Study, at the University of London. Prior to her current role, she was the first female Director of the Institute of Historical Research, first female Professor of Modern History and first female Head of Department at Durham University, where she began her academic career in 1999. She has previously served as the Honorary Communications Director of the Royal Historical Society.