Staff Profile

Background

I am a Research Assistant at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Innovation Observatory, based at Newcastle University's Population Health Sciences Institute. My work focuses on horizon scanning, evidence synthesis, and health innovation, with particular attention to integrating cutting-edge digital health technologies into the UK healthcare landscape.

I have a multidisciplinary academic background, with a strong foundation in Biomedical Science (BSc) and Medical and Molecular Biosciences (MRes), coupled with a postgraduate certification in Data Science specializing in AI. My research expertise spans clinical trial analysis, health technology assessment, and the development of AI tools and data-sharing platforms that support data-driven decision-making for key stakeholders like NICE and NHS England. My research interests include advancing biotechnology within healthcare settings, with a particular passion for potential of digital health technologies (such as AI-driven diagnostics, wearable devices, and data analytics) to improve patient care and clinical outcomes. Beyond my research, I am committed to fostering inclusivity and diversity within the academic and healthcare communities, reflecting a broader vision of equity in health innovation.

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The NIHR Innovation Observatory is a world leading health and care innovation scanning centre providing data-driven insights to foster innovation and equitable access to high quality care. We aim to transform health systems and improve population health by providing advanced data-driven insights that foster innovation and equitable access to high quality care. At the core of our work is the development of data-driven methods to identify, capture and synthesise intelligence on new health innovations. We develop and share cutting edge methods in horizon scanning, building capacity in the systems across the public, voluntary and industry sectors.

We deliver essential intelligence and insights about medicines and MedTech innovation to the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE), NHS England, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the NIHR, the UK Health Security Agency, the Department for Health and Social Care and industry - allowing these organisations to prepare for policies, regulation and frontline delivery for new, emerging and disruptive technologies.