As part of our February focus on implicit bias, we spoke with Loren Brener, Professor at the Centre for Social Research in Health (CSRH) and member of the Tackling Stigma team about implicit attitudes, how they differ from explicit beliefs, and why even well-intentioned healthcare workers can act in ways that don’t align with their stated values.

The release of the new Autistic Barbie has been met with a seemingly equal mix of enthusiasm and criticism. Here, Dr Timothy Broady from the Tackling Stigma team shares his views.