Trishna Bharadia MS

Trishna Bharadia is a multi-award winning patient advocate for chronic illness, hidden disability and multiple sclerosis. She was diagnosed with MS in 2008 and despite having a full time job as a translator, uses her spare time to work with various stakeholders, including pharma, clinicians and the third sector, to improve support, services and patient engagement in the healthcare arena. In 2015, she put MS on the national map when she was chosen to feature in a special four-part edition of Strictly Come Dancing. It was aired on BBC1 and she was chosen specifically because of her advocacy work and her approach to the MS diagnosis. She’s a vlogger, writer and sought-after speaker, as well as advising on projects, research proposals and diversity strategies, and is regular contributor in the media for health-related issues. She’s also a patron/ambassador for several charities and is the current holder of the EyeforPharma Patient Advocate (Europe) Award. TWITTER: @TrishnaBharadia