Lauren Bell

Lauren Bell is a Research Fellow at Coventry City Council, collaborating with the NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Coventry. She is also pursuing a PhD by Publication at Coventry University, focusing on public health responses to health inequalities. Her work emphasizes community-driven research to address social, economic, and political factors impacting health outcomes. She contributes to evaluating research infrastructure and fostering collaborations to reduce health disparities.

Education:

• Health Psychology, MSc (Award Date: 1 September 2019)
• Psychology Degree

Research Focus: Lauren's expertise centers on public health interventions, health equity, and systems approaches to addressing determinants of health. Her projects include assessing research capacity in local authorities, evaluating family health programs, and examining healthcare access for homeless populations. She employs mixed-methods approaches, including qualitative analysis and thematic evaluation.

Collaborations: Works with Coventry University, University of Warwick, University College London, and NHS Trusts to drive community-centered research. Active in training initiatives and disseminating evidence-based solutions.

Labs/Teams: Part of the NIHR HDRC Coventry, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration between academia, local government, and communities to improve health outcomes.