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Anna Anderson is a Research Fellow in Qualitative Research and Project Manager at the NIHR Leeds HealthTech Research Centre, part of the University of Leeds. She holds positions within the Faculty of Medicine and Health, specifically in the School of Healthcare. Her roles involve managing projects focused on accelerated surgical care and co-leading the Leeds Unit for Complex Intervention Development (LUCID) seminar programme and communications.
Anna Anderson has a diverse educational background, with qualifications including:
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Preclinical Veterinary Medicine from the University of Cambridge (2010)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Leeds Metropolitan University (now Beckett University) (2013)
- PhD in Medicine from the University of Leeds
Her research interests emphasize enhancing equity and inclusion in health and social care research, particularly for underserved groups such as disabled individuals and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. She focuses on co-producing research with local communities to ensure relevance and accessibility. Key areas include:
- Complex intervention development
- Mixed methods and qualitative research methodologies
- Digital interventions for musculoskeletal conditions
- Self-management strategies for patients with musculoskeletal disorders
She also advocates for accessible prehabilitation programs and remote mentorship initiatives to improve patient outcomes and engagement in healthcare.
Anna Anderson has received the following scientific award:
- Health Education England / NIHR Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship (2019–2022)
In terms of advising and grants, she completed the NIHR Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship, which supported her PhD. Her current projects are funded through the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre, focusing on accelerated surgical care and remote mentorship interventions. While no formal advisees are listed, her contributions include collaborative research leadership and educational involvement in musculoskeletal care modules for nursing students.
Anna is a core member of the Leeds Unit for Complex Intervention Development (LUCID) and collaborates within the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine and Complex Interventions research groups.
