Robert Kerrison

Robert Kerrison is an Associate Professor in Cancer Care and Co-Lead of the Cancer Care Expert Group at the University of Surrey's School of Health Sciences. His research focuses on reducing cancer care inequities across screening, diagnosis, and treatment. He holds prestigious awards, including the Cancer Research Fellowship and a Breast Cancer Now Project Grant.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology (2018), University College London
• MSc in Clinical Research (2013), University of Lincoln
• BSc in Applied Biomedical Science (2011), University of Surrey

Research Interests:

• Barriers to cancer screening and early diagnosis
• Health disparities in marginalized populations
• Acceptability of new technologies in healthcare
• Cancer patient experience and outcomes

Awards & Grants:

• Cancer Research Fellowship
• Breast Cancer Now Project Grant
• Co-Investigator on multiple NIHR grants (e.g., Policy Research Unit for Cancer Awareness)

Roles & Affiliations:

• Open Research Champion, School of Health Sciences
• Editorial Board Member, RqR Quantitative and Qualitative Research Journal
• Co-Chair, World Endoscopy Organisation Coalition to Reduce Inequities in Colorectal Cancer Screening