Ashleigh Russell

Ashleigh Russell is a Visiting Professor at Queen's University Belfast, affiliated with the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences and the Centre for Public Health. Her research focuses on early-onset colorectal and oesophageal cancers, including molecular epidemiology, survival outcomes, and patient experiences. She has conducted systematic reviews and meta-analyses on these topics, alongside qualitative studies exploring treatment experiences and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer diagnoses.

• Research Interests: Early onset cancers, molecular epidemiology, cancer survival, qualitative research, and pandemic-related healthcare challenges.
• Teaching: Facilitates case-based learning in undergraduate medicine.
• Achievements: HSC R&D Doctoral Research Fellow (2019–2022), recipient of the 2021 Prize for Best Oral Presentation.

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Recent studies include analyses of molecular profiles in early-onset colorectal cancer and outcomes for cancer patients with COVID-19 infections. Collaborations span institutions in Ireland and the UK, with a focus on translational cancer research.