Dr. Jessica Allen, the Deputy Director at the UCL Institute of Health Equity, led an insightful session on understanding the root causes of health disparities and the critical work of addressing social determinants of health. She explored how factors like socioeconomic status, education, housing, and access to healthcare shape health outcomes. Through this discussion, Dr. Allen emphasized the importance of identifying opportunities for advocacy and targeted interventions to combat systemic inequalities and promote equity in health.