James Cunningham

James Cunningham is a Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Sciences. His work focuses on the intersection of health data governance, blockchain technologies, and decentralized systems. Cunningham actively contributes to research on medical data management and ethical frameworks for data sharing.

• University of Manchester
• Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Sciences
• Research Fellow

Cunningham’s research spans several key areas in data science and health informatics, including:

• Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies for medical data
• Health data stewardship and trust mechanisms
• Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) in civic healthcare
• Public engagement and policy in data management

His recent publications highlight trends in leveraging blockchain for secure health data sharing, developing ethical frameworks for GP data trusts, and exploring decentralized governance models. Collaborations with institutions like the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK underscore his focus on practical solutions for health data challenges.

Cunningham’s scientific work has garnered attention through 26 research outputs, including articles and technical reports, with 34 readers on Mendeley and visibility on platforms like ORCID (0000-0003-0606-2168).