Dancing, diversity and dedication to patient engagement: Superstar Trishna Bharadia gives us a PEP Talk

Novo Nordisk has not had any input into the development of the podcasts or the selection of speakers. Novo Nordisk is the sole sponsor of the activity.Trina Baria, a renowned patient advocate, pivoted from studying languages at the University of Manchester to healthcare advocacy following a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. This experience highlighted a lack of support, particularly within the South Asian community, leading her to establish a consultancy focused on patient engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion.Trina emphasises the importance of embedding patient engagement in medicine for better outcomes and advocates for equitable compensation for patient authors. Collaborating with pharma, academia, and medical communications, she works to foster inclusive strategies. Her personal experiences, including raising MS awareness on a special edition of "Strictly Come Dancing," have cemented her status as a recognised leader driving change in the community.