Roma Maguire

Roma Maguire is a Professor of Digital Health and Care at the University of Strathclyde, serving as Deputy Associate Principal and Director of the Health and Care Futures initiative. She holds an Honorary Professorship at NHS Lanarkshire and was awarded an MBE in 2024 for contributions to healthcare research. Her expertise spans Digital Health, Remote Patient Monitoring, AI, and supportive care across cancer, dementia, and palliative care. She leads multi-site studies in Europe and co-designs digital solutions for symptom management and patient experience.

• Educations: PhD (University of Stirling, 2011), MSc (2002), BSc Nursing (University of Glasgow, 1991)

Her research focuses on optimizing symptom management and self-care through digital tools, including systems for chemotherapy toxicity, remote monitoring (e.g., ASyMS), and mobile apps like CareFit. Key projects include the PREMIO study on breast cancer trials and the Systems Engineering Innovation hub for long-term conditions. She has authored over 99 publications and secured grants totaling £multi-million.

Research Highlights: Her work bridges technology and clinical practice, emphasizing patient-centered design. Notable contributions include the ASyMS remote monitoring system, 3D telemedicine innovations, and frameworks for evaluating eHealth tools. Her studies address healthcare equity, caregiver support, and implementation science.

• Awards: MBE (2024), NHS Lanarkshire Honorary Professorship

Grants & Supervision: Leads 33 active projects, including Innovate UK and NIHR-funded initiatives. Supervised 1 doctoral student (details not specified). Collaborates globally with institutions like the University of Surrey (as Visiting Professor) and Ghana for telemedicine.

Labs/Teams: Digital Health & Wellness Research Group (DHaWG), cross-disciplinary teams in Strathclyde’s Health and Wellbeing domain.