Variable Heath Outcomes for people with different Educational Backgrounds
Lead Research Organisation:
Swansea University
Department Name: Institute of Life Science Medical School
Abstract
Lauren wishes to conduct a '+3' studentship. She is currently undertaking a Masters degree which is highly research based, and has accumulated a number of research experiences; including a volunteer position as a research assistant, as well as a summer internship position. She is willing to attend selected modules of the MSc Health Data Science, to ensure the conversion from the College of Human and Health Sciences to the School of Medicine runs as smoothly as possible, such as the Introductory Analysis of Linked Health Data as well as Health Data Modelling.
At the end of her doctorate, Lauren will have an ability to understand and use a range of research techniques, including those required to manipulate and analyse "big data". As part of her masters training she already has a good grounding in research methods, design, and analysis, which will be honed as part of her training while she converts to using large routinely collected datasets. Her chosen research topic is topical and will have a strong component to link beyond academic through public and patient involvement. We are confident that Lauren has the aptitude to engage with partners in different disciplines within the ADRC-Wales and the potential to become a research leader to have an impact on how patient characteristics affect treatment.
At the end of her doctorate, Lauren will have an ability to understand and use a range of research techniques, including those required to manipulate and analyse "big data". As part of her masters training she already has a good grounding in research methods, design, and analysis, which will be honed as part of her training while she converts to using large routinely collected datasets. Her chosen research topic is topical and will have a strong component to link beyond academic through public and patient involvement. We are confident that Lauren has the aptitude to engage with partners in different disciplines within the ADRC-Wales and the potential to become a research leader to have an impact on how patient characteristics affect treatment.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
Lauren Burns (Student) |
Publications
Burns L
(2019)
The Influence of Non-Clinical Patient Factors on Clinical Decision Making: Uncovering the Impact on Mental Health
in International Journal of Population Data Science
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
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ES/P00069X/1 | 30/09/2017 | 29/09/2027 | |||
1945605 | Studentship | ES/P00069X/1 | 30/09/2017 | 31/12/2020 | Lauren Burns |
Description | FameLab |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | FameLab is a fun competition which involves a 3-minute talk on one's research, the Swansea Heats of which are held in the National Waterfront Museum in the public. Video of the last (2018) competition is below. The video for the 2020 competition has not yet been released, but I was successful in being made a finalist from the Swansea Heats in 2020, so will be moving onto the Welsh Final at the end of February. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018,2020 |
URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSE3-uJcRdc |
Description | MRC Festival UK - I'm a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here! |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | This was an excellent event whereby researchers talk to school classes online about science and their research. This engages school-aged children and young people with science and answers the questions they are interested in. We had some fantastic discussions about my research and some students said they would like to be a scientist! |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
Description | Pint of Science |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Pint of Science is an international event, whereby Science is brought to the public, by presenting an engaging talk to the general public in a bar/restaurant. Though I attended the Swansea Event, people came from as far as Brecon to watch. After my talk, many members of the public came up to me, saying how much they enjoyed and furthering the conversation. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
Description | Research as Art Competition |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Research as Art is an alternative way to portray your research. The researcher submits a picture that captures their research with a 300-word lay summary. Postcards are printed and disseminated, they are taken around the world to showcase the research conducted at Swansea University. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018,2019 |
Description | Swansea Science Festival |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | The Swansea Science Festival is an event where families with children of all ages can learn about the various subjects and research at Swansea University. The workshop we conducted as a team was focused on mental health in general, however several discussions about our specific projects were had with the parents and lone-adults attending the event. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018,2019 |
Description | UG and PG Open Days |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
Results and Impact | Undergraduate Open Days (UG) had A-level students and their parents attend, while the Postgraduate Open days (PG) was attended by current UG students. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017,2018,2019 |