Ensuring that marginalised populations aren’t 'invisible' in health data 

Dr Robert Aldridge, Clinical Academic Lecturer based at University College London’s Institute of Health Informatics, recently talked to the Infectious Diseases Hub, a platform aiming to provide up-to-date, essential research and information on all aspects of virology and micrology. Rob's current research focuses on screening migrants for tuberculosis, investigating homeless individuals’ access to care and identifying vulnerable populations in data. 

Are marginalized populations 'invisible' in health data? How can we use technology to reach vulnerable people? And what challenges do we face with regards to improving health data?

In this interview, Aldridge discusses his ongoing projects, including a scheme that utilises mobile phones to monitor TB treatment regimens in the homeless, which was highlighted recently in an article on BBC news. In addition, he talks about his collaboration with the University College London Hospitals’ Find&Treat outreach team and how specialist services such as this can help epidemiological research translate to the frontline of care. 

To listen to the interview, please visit: https://www.id-hub.com/2017/03/16/ensuring-marginalized-populations-arent-invisible-in-health-data-an-interview-with-rob-aldridge/