| Assoc Prof Alex Muller — Associate Pofessor Dr med Georg-August University Gottingen, Germany 
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| Alex trained as a medical doctor and medical sociologist at the University of Gottingen, Germany. She is interested in employing social science theory to understand health challenges and health and criminal justice system responses, particularly around gender (identity) and sexual orientation. Her recent publications focus on improving access to healthcare for sexual and gender minority individuals and developing competency frameworks around sexual orientation and gender identity for health professions education. She currently leads the first-ever regional research project to assess the prevalence of mental health concerns among sexual and gender minority populations in Southern and East Africa, a collaborative project with over 20 NGOs from 12 countries. Other projects of hers include analyses of the law and policy frameworks governing adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Southern Africa, investigations into the provision of gender-affirming care for transgender individuals in South Africa, and a comparative analysis of how LGBTI health-related topics are taught in health professions education in South Africa and Malawi. Alex has worked as a technical consultant to the Ministry of Health of Swaziland and the World Health Organisation, and currently works with the South African National AIDS Council and the World Psychiatric Association to develop competency guidelines for healthcare professionals on sex, sexual and gender diversity. Follow Alex on ResearchGate. |
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