University of Sheffield and NHS England North East and Yorkshire.

Samantha's research focuses on reducing oral health inequalities and prevention of head and neck cancer. She served as an editor of the Atlas of Health Variation in Head and Neck Cancer, the first ever national report on head and neck cancer, published by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). This landmark report highlighted stark inequalities and informed key policy recommendations. In addition, Samantha has contributed to the Child of the North report, an evidence-based initiative aimed at addressing children’s oral health inequalities.