Clinical speciality: Rheumatology

Research: Behavioural medicine and impact of ethnicity on rheumatological diseases

Dr Kanta Kumar - Associate Professor: Advanced Clinical Practice

Hon Visiting Professor, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India 

Clinical role: Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Dr. Kanta Kumar held a position as a Lecturer at the University of Manchester until 2017, focusing her research on behavioural medicine and investigating the influence of ethnicity in rheumatology practice. Her extensive publications in these areas have earned her national recognition and five prestigious awards for her exceptional contributions.
Her research has had a profound impact on patient care, garnering support from key stakeholders, including the British Society of Rheumatology (BSR), patient charities, industry, and the NHS. Dr. Kumar's dedication to improving patient care for those with rheumatoid arthritis led her to collaborate with the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) and other rheumatology teams across the UK and abroad. An exemplary initiative arising from this collaboration is the "Apni Jung" project (our fight against rheumatoid arthritis), designed to actively involve South Asian patients in managing their disease (www.nras.org.uk/apnijung).

Looking ahead, Dr. Kumar is committed to conducting future research aimed at addressing health inequalities in rheumatology practice, thereby making a significant and positive impact on patient outcomes.

National and International collaborations: National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society, Lupus UK, University of Southampton, University of Sheffield, University of Nottingham, University of Manchester, Australia, India, USA, and Canada

PhD supervision:

Impact of Covid on the mental health of diabetic type 2 patients in Saudi