About IReSH
Who we are:
The Interdisciplinary Research in Sexual Health (IReSH) network in Scotland brings together people from academia, the third sector, health practitioners and communities to collaborate and coordinate research activities related to sexual health and blood-borne viruses (BBV).
What we do:
The network aims to promote national sexual health research, to champion a national sexual health research agenda, and to facilitate partnership and innovation. We do this by…
Creating opportunities to network and collaborate on research through regular IReSH networking and social events.
Sharing news, online seminars, external events, and job and tender opportunities.
Supporting members to deliver excellent research in the areas of sexual health and BBV.
IReSH Team
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Dr Nicola Boydell
Co-Chair
A social scientist with a background in medical sociology and public health research.
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Dr Ruth Lewis
Co-Chair
A sociologist interested in how social relationships - with partners, family members, peers, and communities - affect health.
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Faye Watson
Co-Chair (Blood-borne viruses)
A Public and Community Engagement Consultant and Trustee of Waverley Care (Scotland’s largest Sexual Health Charity)
Previous IReSH team members:
Co-chairs: Ingrid Young, Sally Brown, Carrie Purcell, Julie Riddell, Jamie Frankis, Lisa McDaid