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BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 groups research uses large volumes of complex, heterogeneous, multi-dimensional and often unstructured dataset from different sources. We aim to understand patterns, trends, and associations of diseases to inform preventive action.

Part of Medicine, Health science

About

We use traditional statistical methods alongside artificial intelligence algorithms to draw insights on real-world problems. This is combined with extensive qualitative research to provide a deeper understanding of big data findings and its use in both medical and social contexts. 

We are a diverse interdisciplinary team that includes health and social care workers, data scientists, epidemiologists, mathematicians, engineers, environmental scientists, sociologists, psychologists, health economists alongside patients and public members. The group is led by Dr Hajira Dambha-Miller. We regularly have visiting fellows from other institutions and across the faculty, as well as students. We collaborate with a range of external research institutions and partners across the UK and internationally.

We are based in the Primary Care Research Centre where we work across the departmental research themes, but we also apply our research knowledge and skills to a range of other topics. We regularly run seminars and online meetings to discuss all things related to data science. In all aspects of our work, from research design to dissemination of findings, we involve the public and patients, to ensure our research has public need and opinion at its centre.

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People, projects, publications and PhDs

People

Dr Glenn Simpson

Data Scientist/Senior Epidemiology Fellw

Research interests

  • I have a background in thematic analysis and the use of the NVivo analytical software. Furthermore, I have experience in project co-ordination and management.
Connect with Glenn

Email: G.W.Simpson@soton.ac.uk

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Professor Hazel Everitt

Professor of Primary Care Research

Research interests

  • Supporting Self-management?
  • Healthcare communication
  • Development of digital interventions
Connect with Hazel

Email: H.A.Everitt@soton.ac.uk

Tel: +44 23 8059 1788

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Professor John Mcbeth MA, PhD

Professor

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with John

Email: John.McBeth@southampton.ac.uk

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Professor Miriam Santer

Professor of Primary Care Research

Research interests

  • Self-management of long-term conditions
  • Primary Care Dermatology - particularly eczema, acne and cellulitis
  • Mixed methods research including development and evaluation of complex interventions

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Miriam

Email: M.Santer@soton.ac.uk

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Dr Nazrul Islam MBBS, MSc, MPH, PhD

Associate Professor

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Nazrul

Email: Nazrul.Islam@soton.ac.uk

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Professor Nick Francis

Head of School

Research interests

  • Infections in primary care
  • Antimicrobial stewardship
  • Respiratory infections
Connect with Nick

Email: Nick.Francis@soton.ac.uk

ORCID
I’m a GP and Group leader with an interest in large-scale epidemiology studies that can inform preventive action.
Nazrul Islam
Associate Professor
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My research involves big data analysis using advanced epidemiological study design methodology, examining intersectional inequalities in morbidity and mortality locally and globally.

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Contact us

+44 (0)23 8059 1759
datasci@soton.ac.uk