Injecting Hope: Professor Chloe Orkin MBE on Revolutionising HIV Therapy

Professor Chloe Orkin MBE – HIV Specialist and Medical ActivistIn this enlightening episode of the Women Change Makers podcast, we speak with Professor Chloe Orkin MBE, a leading figure in HIV medicine and a passionate advocate for health equity. As a Professor of HIV Medicine at Queen Mary University of London and Consultant Physician at Barts Health NHS Trust, Professor Orkin has led over 60 clinical trials, contributing to the licensing of 22 antiviral drugs. Notably, she was the global lead author for the FLAIR study, evaluating the first-ever long-acting injectable treatment for HIV.  Professor Orkin shares her journey from Johannesburg to the forefront of HIV research in the UK, highlighting her commitment to addressing health disparities and advocating for underrepresented groups. Her work extends beyond the lab, as she actively challenges gender and sexuality-based discrimination in medicine.  This episode is part of the Women Change Makers Exhibition, a groundbreaking multimedia project by photo-artist Clare Newton, celebrating trailblazing women through large-format photography and personal audio stories.​🌟 Ambitious Women's Guide is the Oral histories Part of the award-winning Women Change Makers Exhibition🏆 Recipient of the GlobalWIIN Special Recognition Award 2024🗺️Explore our UK tour and discover more at: www.womenchangemakers.co.uk🔍 SEO Keywords:Professor Chloe Orkin MBE, HIV therapy innovation, long-acting injectable HIV treatment, health equity in medicine, Women Change Makers podcast, Clare Newton exhibition, GlobalWIIN Award 2024 #ChloeOrkin#HIVInnovation #HealthEquity #WomenInMedicine #WomenChangeMakers #ClareNewton#EmpowerWomen #PodcastEpisode #GlobalWIINAward