Postgraduate research project

Data acquisition and modelling to understand surgical risk - CIPHER (Continuous, Iterative, Perioperative, Holistic Evaluation of Risk)

Funding
Fully funded (UK only)
Type of degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Entry requirements
2:1 honours degree View full entry requirements
Faculty graduate school
Faculty of Medicine
Closing date

About the project

As a researcher on this project you will work at the interface of computational modelling and medical care to provide data driven risk prediction for patients undergoing surgery.

The project involves aggregating diverse sources of real-world patient data, including both existing electronic systems and novel sources, such as wearable technology. You will use this data to develop and implement risk models to predict patient outcomes around the time of surgery. These models will be applied to inform shared decision making with patients about the care they receive and how it is delivered. 

This work will improve:

  • our understanding of risk
  • the experience and care of patients
  • the NHS's ability to make optimal use of resources

This project is part of a digital ecosystem centred around translating cutting-edge tools and technologies to improve patient outcomes. You will work in the Southampton Biomedical Research Centre and have access to the Universitiy's nationally leading compute cluster, Iridis. The University Hospital Southampton is recognised as a global digital exemplar.

Lead supervisor

Professor Denny Levett, University Hospital Southampton

Supervisor

Professor Age Chapman, University of Southampton