About
Dr. Cindy Forbes is a Senior Lecturer at the Hull York Medical School, University of Hull. She holds an affiliation with the Institute for Clinical and Applied Health Research (ICAHR) and focuses on improving quality of life for cancer patients through physical activity and digital health technologies. Her work bridges exercise oncology and eHealth, with collaborations spanning Canada and Australia. Dr. Forbes completed her PhD in Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta (2015), followed by postdoctoral research at Dalhousie University and a visiting fellowship at the University of Adelaide.
Research Interests:
- Physical activity behavior change in cancer survivorship
- Wearable technology applications for health monitoring
- Feasibility of digital interventions for chronic disease management
Grants & Projects:
- £932,740.47 Yorkshire Cancer Research Grant (2022-2026) for a tailored exercise program trial
- National Institute for Health Research Grants (£500k and £135k) for digital health interventions
- TRANSFORM initiative studying physical activity across the cancer journey
Lab/Team Affiliations: Collaborates with international teams on digital health equity and cancer rehabilitation. Active in the Cancer Awareness, Screening and Diagnostic Pathways (CASP) research group.
