Jemma Healey

Jemma Healey is a Research Fellow in the Academic Urology Unit at the University of Aberdeen, specializing in patient-centered outcomes research within prostate cancer and urology. Her work integrates qualitative methodologies to bridge patient perspectives with clinical frameworks, notably through the PIONEER WP2 study on advanced prostate cancer treatment priorities and the PARTNER project developing decision aids for localized prostate cancer.

Her academic foundation includes:

• PgDip in Language and Communication (Newcastle University, 2017)
• MSc in Clinical and Health Psychology (Newcastle University, 2014)
• BSc (Hons) in Psychology (University of Northumbria at Newcastle, 2013)

Healey's research spans Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, and Linguistics, with emphasis on patient-reported outcomes in oncology and fertility. She employs mixed-methods approaches to translate patient insights into clinical tools, focusing on prostate cancer decision-making and endometriosis management. Her work with the Academic Urology Unit and collaborations with Aberdeen Maternity Hospital highlight interdisciplinary applications of psychological science in medical contexts.

Recognition for her academic development includes:

• Pybus Bursary Award (Newcastle BPW, 2013)
• Ncl Insight Bursary
• Student Initiative Fund Bursary

As an active member of the British Psychological Society and associate member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, she contributes to research teams including the Academic Urology Unit and Health Services Research Unit (HSRU), advancing patient-centered care through projects like the NHS-funded SEnd trial on endometriosis surgery.