Emma Dunlop
پژوهشگر ارشد · Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)
University of Strathclydeمعرفی
Emma Dunlop is a Research Fellow at the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS), University of Strathclyde, within the Faculty of Science. She has been part of the Pharmacoepidemiology & Healthcare Research Group (PEHCR) since 2010, specializing in qualitative research methods with a focus on patient-centered healthcare applications.
Her educational background includes:
- Honours degree in Psychology, University of Strathclyde (2009)
- MPhil, Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences (2024)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Knowledge Exchange, University of Strathclyde
- COSCA qualification in Counselling Skills, Napier University
Dunlop's research centers on patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in cancer care, digital health innovation, and improving services for vulnerable populations including refugees, prison populations, and individuals with mental health conditions. Her work emphasizes patient and public involvement (PPI) in research design and implementation, particularly through qualitative methodologies.
Her 2025 publications reveal a strong thematic focus on pharmacy practice transformation, with recurring exploration of stigma reduction in substance dependency treatment, preceptorship program development for advanced pharmacy practice, and systematic implementation of PROMs in Scottish cancer care pathways.
Scientific recognition includes:
- SIPBS Athena Swan Researchers' Prize (2019)
- Scottish Pharmacist Award for Innovation & Change in Pharmacy Practice (2015)
She has supervised MPharm, MSc, and PhD students while securing significant funding from Scottish Government, NHS Scotland, Public Health Scotland, and industry partners including Boots PLC. Major projects include the Cancer Medicines Outcomes Programme (CMOP-PHS) and the Macmillan Rural Palliative Care Pharmacist Practitioner Project.
Dunlop co-chairs the Scottish Cancer PROMs Advisory Group and leads the STRATHLab organizational unit, driving collaborative initiatives between academia, NHS, government bodies, and community stakeholders.
