Jac Dinnes

Jac Dinnes is a Senior Research Fellow in Applied Health Sciences at the University of Birmingham's College of Medical and Dental Sciences. With an extensive research portfolio spanning from 1999 to 2025, Dr. Dinnes has contributed 83 research outputs and participated in 10 research projects, with 3 currently active.

Dr. Dinnes specializes in systematic reviews and evidence synthesis, with particular expertise in diagnostic accuracy, medical diagnostics, and healthcare quality improvement. Their research focuses on pressure injury prevention, COVID-19 testing strategies, newborn screening programs, and point-of-care diagnostics in emergency settings. This work has significant implications for clinical guidelines development and healthcare policy.

The research trends indicate a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine, with a focus on translating research findings into practical clinical applications. Dr. Dinnes' work on pressure injury risk prediction tools and SARS-CoV-2 testing strategies demonstrates their commitment to improving patient outcomes through rigorous evidence synthesis.

• National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funding for multiple evidence synthesis projects
• Cancer Research UK funding for cancer early diagnosis research
• Paul Hartmann AG funding for pressure injury risk prediction models

As a Principal Investigator on multiple projects, including Target Product Profiles: Catalysing action in the unmet need for cancer early diagnosis and Umbrella review for risk prediction models for pressure injury occurrence, Dr. Dinnes demonstrates leadership in evidence synthesis and diagnostic research.