Sapna Kurade
Patient Public Involvement and Engagement Manager
Profile
Biography
Sapna joined York Trials Unit in October 2026 as Patient Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Manager for the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Hub delivered by University of York and Partners. She leads work to strengthen public involvement across the Hub and advises researchers on PPIE in research development and funding applications.
With a background in physiotherapy and public health, Sapna has worked across the NHS, local government and academia. She previously led the South West London Research Support Network and brings experience in research support, community engagement, partnership development, co-design and evaluation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Goa Medical College, Goa University (2018)
- MSc Public Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London (2023)
Research
Overview
Sapna's interests include inclusive research, co-production, health inequalities and knowledge mobilisation. She is interested in building research and evaluation capacity, strengthening partnerships between communities and organisations, and using research evidence and lived experience to inform decisions and improve health and care.
Research group(s)
External activities
Memberships
- York CVS Co-production Community Panel Member
