Saskia Eddy

Dr. Saskia Eddy serves as Lecturer in Medical Statistics at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), with expertise spanning clinical trial methodology, pilot/feasibility studies, and statistical communication. Her research directly impacts cerebral palsy and oncology interventions through collaborations with NHS England and NICE.

Her educational journey includes:

• BSc Mathematics, University of Reading
• MSc Medical Statistics, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
• PhD (Barts Charity-funded), Queen Mary University of London's Centre for Evaluation and Methods

Dr. Eddy's research pioneers methodological frameworks for pilot/feasibility trials, focusing on sample size determination, progression criteria to definitive trials, and Delphi consensus techniques. She actively develops reporting guidelines while translating statistical concepts for clinical audiences, with applications in vulnerable populations, sexual health, and neurological conditions. Her work bridges statistical theory and real-world healthcare implementation through the international PAFS collaboration.

Recent publications (2019-2023) reveal consistent contributions to high-impact journals including The Lancet and BMJ Open, demonstrating expertise across clinical trial design, rehabilitation research, and oncology applications. Her output emphasizes methodological rigor in pilot studies while addressing practical challenges in trial conduct across diverse clinical domains.

Key recognitions include:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Associate Editor, Pilot and Feasibility Studies journal
• Co-creator of PAFS webinar series

As an educator, Dr. Eddy teaches MBBS/MPH students and NHS professionals in medical statistics, supervising MPH projects while advancing statistical literacy through the NIHR research group. Her research program combines charity funding (e.g., Barts PhD grant) with active trial work in cerebral palsy and oncology, maintaining strong NHS partnerships for clinical translation.

Dr. Eddy contributes to the international PAFS collaboration and NIHR Improving Statistical Literacy group, providing students access to methodological innovation networks while developing next-generation clinical trial frameworks through cross-institutional partnerships.