Gillian Armitt

Gillian Armitt is a Researcher specializing in biomedical and clinical research, particularly in rheumatology and pediatric autoimmune diseases. Her work focuses on improving healthcare outcomes for patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) through project management of large-scale collaborative initiatives like CAPTURE-JIA and MASTERPLANS.

• Managed the CAPTURE-JIA project to develop standardized clinical datasets
• Co-Investigator in the MASTERPLANS project for SLE biomarker research
• Holds a PhD and PRINCE2 Practitioner certification in project management
• Active in staff development and mentoring through the Manchester Gold scheme

Her research intersects with stratified medicine, quality improvement, and public/patient involvement in healthcare design. While her academic rank aligns with 'Researcher,' her contributions span clinical dataset development, audit tools, and cross-sector collaborations.

The two articles she co-authored highlight her focus on JIA care standardization and SLE biomarker research, with sub-fields including clinical audit, pediatric rheumatology, and healthcare data frameworks. Her work indirectly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and medical innovation.