Research Interests
Supervising PhD students in the fields of
- Living well, with and beyond cancer, for patients and families.
- Understanding the impact of chronic health conditions on eating in social environments.
Current Research Opportunities
Public outreach & key achievements
- European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS)
- Young Cancer Working Group
- Scientific Committee
- Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice - Editorial Advisory Board
- Journal of Clinical Nursing - Editorial Board
- Royal College of Nursing (RCN) NI Nurse of the Year - Research Award – Winner (June 2024)
- Outstanding PhD Thesis – Ulster University (June 2024)
- RCN Foundation Impact Award for outstanding achievement in professional development in Northern Ireland (July 2023)
Research students
| PhD Title |
Exploring the Lived Experiences of People and Caregivers Living with Sickle Cell Disease During and After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation |
| Name | Soumaya Mohammed H Mayan |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Year of Study | 2024 - Present |