Big Data in Health Group

Our groups research uses large volumes of complex, heterogeneous, multi-dimensional and often unstructured dataset from different sources. We aim to understand patterns, trends, and associations of diseases to inform preventive action.

About

We use traditional statistical methods alongside artificial intelligence algorithms to draw insights on real-world problems. This is combined with extensive qualitative research to provide a deeper understanding of big data findings and its use in both medical and social contexts.

We are a diverse interdisciplinary team that includes health and social care workers, data scientists, epidemiologists, mathematicians, engineers, environmental scientists, sociologists, psychologists, health economists alongside patients and public members. The group is led by Dr Hajira Dambha-Miller. We regularly have visiting fellows from other institutions and across the faculty, as well as students. We collaborate with a range of external research institutions and partners across the UK and internationally.

We are based in the Primary Care Research Centre where we work across the departmental research themes, but we also apply our research knowledge and skills to a range of other topics. We regularly run seminars and online meetings to discuss all things related to data science. In all aspects of our work, from research design to dissemination of findings, we involve the public and patients, to ensure our research has public need and opinion at its centre.

View our videos on our Youtube channel.

People, projects, publications and PhDs

People

Dr Glenn Simpson

Data Scientist/Senior Epidemiology Fellw

Research interests

I have a background in thematic analysis and the use of the NVivo analytical software. Furthermore, I have experience in project co-ordination and management.

Connect with Glenn

Email: G.W.Simpson@soton.ac.uk

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Dr Hajira Dambha-Miller MRCGP,PhD,FHEA

Associate Professor in Primary Care Res

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Hajira

Email: H.Dambha-Miller@soton.ac.uk

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Professor Hazel Everitt

Professor of Primary Care Research

Research interests

Supporting Self-management
Healthcare communication
Development of digital interventions

Connect with Hazel

Email: H.A.Everitt@soton.ac.uk

Tel: +44 23 8059 1788

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Dr Hilda Hounkpatin

Senior Research Fellow

Connect with Hilda

Email: H.O.Hounkpatin@soton.ac.uk

Tel: +44 2380590047

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Professor John Mcbeth MA, PhD

Professor

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with John

Email: John.McBeth@southampton.ac.uk

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Mrs Lucy Smith

Senior Research Assistant

Connect with Lucy

Email: lucy.smith@soton.ac.uk

Professor Miriam Santer

Professor of Primary Care Research

Research interests

Self-management of long-term conditions
Primary Care Dermatology - particularly eczema, acne and cellulitis
Mixed methods research including development and evaluation of complex interventions

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Miriam

Email: M.Santer@soton.ac.uk

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