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Abi Fisher is Professor of Physical Activity and Health at University College London (UCL), affiliated with the Department of Behavioural Science and Health within the Faculty of Population Health Sciences. She co-leads UCL REACH (Research into Eating Activity and Health) with Prof Clare Llewellyn.
- Education: BSc in Physiology (2009), PhD in Developmental Medicine (2013) from the University of Glasgow.
- Academic Timeline: Lecturer (2015), Associate Professor (2018), Full Professor (2023).
Her research focuses on developing behavioral interventions for cancer survivors, including the Cancer Research UK-funded ASCOT trial and the Yorkshire Cancer Research-funded APPROACH trial. She explores digital health tools, physical activity promotion, and the impact of health behaviors on cancer outcomes.
Her recent publications span topics like dietary adherence in cancer patients, pandemic effects on health behaviors, and physiotherapist-led exercise programs. Trials emphasize NHS implementation feasibility.
- Teaching: Course convenor for UCL's MSc in Health Psychology and module lead for 'Health and Behaviour' in the BSc Population Health Sciences.
- Grants: Funded by Cancer Research UK, Yorkshire Cancer Research, NIHR, and Myeloma UK.
- Labs: Co-leads UCL REACH, focusing on cancer survivorship and lifestyle interventions.
- Collaborations: Works with UCLH haematologists and multidisciplinary teams.
