Lucy Brindle

Lucy Brindle is an Associate Professor in Early Diagnosis Research at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her work integrates epidemiology and social sciences to develop interventions for earlier cancer diagnosis and improve risk communication in healthcare settings. She currently supervises PhD student Riya Tiwari in Health Sciences.

Her research focuses on improving early cancer diagnosis through interdisciplinary approaches, including studies on patient experiences, healthcare encounters, and cancer prediction strategies. Notable projects include collaborations with Prostate Cancer UK and Cancer Research UK, exploring communication dynamics in oncology consultations and interventions for prostate cancer patients on active surveillance.

Key publications highlight her contributions to understanding patient autonomy in triadic consultations, imaging techniques for pulmonary nodule characterization, and the role of partners in treatment decisions. Her work has been published in journals such as *BMJ Open Gastroenterology*, *Patient Education and Counseling*, and *Social Science and Medicine*.

Brindle has secured funding from Prostate Cancer UK, Cancer Research UK, and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Her projects emphasize translational research, bridging clinical and social science methodologies to address real-world healthcare challenges.