Jasmine works as a Research Associate at the University of Birmingham, contributing to the NIHR-funded IDSV Study, which seeks to improve health outcomes and care pathways for survivors of sexual violence within sexual and reproductive health services. Jasmine's responsibilities include coordinating qualitative research activities, stakeholder engagement, thematic data analysis, and contributing to the development of evidence around meaningful health outcomes for diverse and often marginalized populations.
With a strong academic foundation in psychology, Jasmine's work is grounded in trauma-informed, person-centred approaches. Jasmine has experience in both research and applied mental health settings, which allows her to bridge the gap between clinical practice and evidence-based policy. Prior to this role, she was involved in projects exploring the psychological impacts of childhood adversity, depression, and suicidality among youth in India, as well as the role of positive and negative affect as mediators in mental health outcomes. These experiences helped shape Jasmine's broader research interests, which lie in trauma psychology, the mental health effects of interpersonal violence, and improving care accessibility for underserved populations - especially those at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities.
Jasmine's academic journey and professional work have consistently been informed by values of inclusivity, equity, and cultural sensitivity. She has worked on both national and international research teams, contributing to studies focused on suicide, racial discrimination and trauma. Jasmine also gained experience in clinical roles across hospitals and rehabilitation centres in India, where she was involved in psychoeducation, diagnostic assessments, and therapeutic support for individuals with complex mental health needs.
Outside of research, Jasmine is passionate about knowledge translation and advocacy, and values collaborative approaches that meaningfully engage service users, carers, and frontline practitioners in shaping research and intervention strategies. Jasmine's long-term goal is to pursue a PhD and continue developing trauma-informed, evidence-based practices that centres, the lived experiences of those most impacted by systemic and interpersonal forms of violence.