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Gillian Jackson is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Palliative Care at the Hull York Medical School, affiliated with the Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre. Her work focuses on improving equity in palliative and cancer care, delirium management, and the evaluation of complex healthcare interventions. She leads the Research Fellow role on the DAMPen-Delirium II trial, funded by NIHR, and contributed to the CANFit study on exercise programs for cancer recurrence prevention.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) Human Biology, University of Hull (2013)
- MSc Translational Oncology (Distinction), University of Hull (2014)
- PhD in Medical Sciences, Hull York Medical School (focus: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in oncology)
Research Interests: Gillian specialises in mixed-methods research to address challenges in palliative care and oncology. Her key areas include delirium prevention/detection, implementation science, and guideline adherence in hospice settings. She emphasizes real-world healthcare evaluation and equitable access to palliative care.
Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Teaching & Grants: Deputy Module Lead for the Implementation Science module in the MSc Palliative Care program. Her grants include the Yorkshire Cancer Research-funded TRANSFORM Project and NIHR funding for DAMPen-Delirium II.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, collaborating on interdisciplinary teams to advance palliative care standards globally.
