Tehseen Noorani is based in Washington DC, where he divides his time between academic research, community development and activism. He is working on a scoping study for the University of Bristol and Cardiff University on how the term 'co-production' is mobilised in participatory research. His research has focused on mental healthcare, exploring the connections between wellness and political capacity. He has worked with grassroots self-help networks and community advocacy forums in both the UK and the USA.