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Dr. Kate Absolom is an Associate Professor of Applied Health Research at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences and Leeds Institute of Medical Research. Her work focuses on digital approaches to patient-reported outcomes in cancer care, co-leading the Patient Centred Outcomes Research (PCOR) group. She holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield (2006) and a BSc in Psychology from Lancaster University (2000).
- Education:
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, Lancaster University (2000)
- PhD in Follow-up Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors, University of Sheffield (2006)
Her research integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to improve cancer care through patient data utilization. Key areas include psychosocial impact of cancer, digital health innovation, and patient/public engagement in data use. She collaborates across disciplines including statistics, informatics, and industry partners.
Current grants include the NIHR-funded eRAPID data analysis project and the Horizon Europe-backed MyPath initiative. She supervises PhD candidates exploring topics like breast cancer survivorship and oncology nurse burnout.
- Professional Roles:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Past Chair, British Psychosocial Oncology Society (2019–2022)
- Member, NIHR Methodology Incubator and ISOQOL Clinical Practice SIG
Dr. Absolom leads modules in Health Informatics and mentors medical students, emphasizing data-driven healthcare solutions.
