Associate Professor of Health Inequalities
Dr Natalie Darko
Dr Natalie Darko is Associate Professor of Health Inequalities at the University of Leicester, in Population Health Sciences, and Director of Inclusion at NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Clinical Research Facility, Commercial Research Delivery Centre, and Health Protection Research Unit. She specialises in health research with underrepresented and minority groups, including maternal health, womb cancer, social prescribing, diabetes, faith-based interventions, and dementia.
Questions people ask
Who is Dr Natalie Darko?
Dr Natalie Darko is Associate Professor of Health Inequalities at the University of Leicester, in Population Health Sciences, and Director of Inclusion at NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Clinical Research Facility, Commercial Research Delivery Centre, and Health Protection Research Unit. She specialises in health research with underrepresented and minority groups, including maternal health, womb cancer, social prescribing, diabetes, faith-based interventions, and dementia.
What work does Dr Darko offer?
She delivers research, evaluation, and strategic advisory work, plus keynotes, briefings, and workshops that turn evidence into decisions. The site also hosts published courses and resources on health equity and research inclusion.
How do I start a speaking or advisory brief?
Use the contact form to share the outcome you want, your audience, and dates. We aim to reply within 7–10 business days with recommended formats and a plan for collaborative prep.