About
I am a Senior Lecturer in Health Economics at the University of Liverpool and hold honorary positions at both University of Queensland and University of Manchester. My training was in economics and econometrics before moving into health research in 2008 (University of Manchester).
My research aims to inform health and care systems on the most effective, efficient and equitable way to provide health and care. I am driven by ensuring access to health and care is needs-based, whether this be in the distribution of resources (budgets, workforce, services), planning future health and care requirements, or in the evaluation of health policy initiatives.
It is important to me that my research addresses relevant questions. As part of my research, I work in collaboration with local and national health and care providers to ensure my research addresses the research needs of health and care providers. Recognising that provision is only half of the picture for health and care, I am also passionate about ensuring appropriate patient and community involvement and engagement in my research and in the formation of research questions.
Prizes or Honours
- Outstanding Teaching Award for Teaching, Learning and the Student Experience (School of Social Sciences, University of Manchester, 2020)
- Exceptional Performance award (Institute of Population Health, University of Manchester, 2015)
Funded Fellowships
- 1. MRC/ESRC/NIHR Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Economics (Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), 2010 - 2012)