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Laura Jefferson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York, specializing in qualitative and mixed methods research to address urgent healthcare policy questions. She leads the NIHR Policy Research Programme-commissioned PREPARE rapid response research initiative, focusing on GP wellbeing during the pandemic and gender equity in medical careers.
- Academic Leadership: Founded the Department of Health Sciences Qualitative Research Network (2017-2022)
- Key Collaborations: Works with the King's Fund and University of York Centre for Future Health
Her research portfolio spans GP workforce dynamics, gender disparities in medicine, and innovative research methodologies including social media analysis. Notable awards include the Making a Difference Award (2021) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Prize (2016).
Research Trends: Recent publications focus on pandemic impacts on primary care, gender equity in medical partnerships, and methodological advances in trial implementation. Her work employs systematic reviews, realist evaluation, and asynchronous focus groups to address policy-critical questions.
- Scientific Awards:
- Making a Difference Award (2021)
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Prize (2016)
- NIHR Scholarships for MSc (2007-2008) and PhD (2010-2013)
- Grants:
- NIHR Policy Research Programme (PREPARE)
- NIHR Health Technology Assessment (SWIFFT, BreatheMOR-HF, PRofHER trials)
- Education Endowment Foundation projects
