SURE

My name is Dr. Peter Ochepo. I am an ardent Public Health researcher with almost a decade of experience conducting very insightful research in various fields including mental health, explorative in-depth research on COVID-19, and maternal health inequalities among the BAME communities in the United Kingdom. I graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Bedfordshire in Public Health. My thesis was titled “Perceptions and attitudes to health-seeking delays for malaria treatment in Makurdi, Nigeria. I was a Public Health lecturer at the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (HSS) at the University of Bedfordshire where I lead the Health and Social Care Inequalities (HSCI) unit at the MSc level. I am excited to have recently commenced work at the University of Sunderland as a Lecturer in Public Health at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing. I was recently involved in Young Luton Voices (YLV) research sponsored by the Luton Borough Council. The Young Luton Voices research is a massive project of over £3M which is aimed at exploring the impact of COVID-19 on young people's mental health with a focus on co-creating a solution. My passion for research extends to providing research services for private organizations such as STEMAX CONSULT HEALTHCARE SERVICES where I worked as a Clinical Research Associate. Peter also serves as a Peer Reviewer for the Medical Research Council (MRC) Applied Global Health Research Board, where he evaluates funding applications for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) opportunities. His role involves providing professional and expert opinions on proposal submissions, reflecting his recognized expertise in the field. Recently, due to his specialized knowledge, he was invited by the Board to review a significant funding application—APP42480: Tafenoquine and Ivermectin Trial for Malaria Elimination (TAQI)—to which he contributed valuable insights and professional feedback. He is a member of Fuse – The Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, which is the founding member of NIHR’s School of Public Health Research (SPHR). I am a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). I am a recipient of many prestigious awards including the Prestigious Nigeria President National Youth Service Award in 2012. I have also been awarded the State Honour award from Benue - North-Central State in Nigeria. I have also won the Petroleum Technology Development Trust Fund (PTDF) Scholarship for fully paid study from MSc to Ph.D. I have worked with the Federal Government of Nigeria at the Ministry of Health as a Public Health Surveillance officer for over 7 years.