PhD MPHe BSc(Hons) PGCHET FHEA
Chair in Health Data Science
- About
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- Email Address
- lesley.anderson@abdn.ac.uk
- Office Address
- School/Department
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
Biography
I joined the Aberdeen Centre for Health Data Science in March 2020. I trained at Queen's University Belfast (QUB) graduating with a PhD in cancer epidemiology in 2004 and an undergraduate degree (first class Honours) in Biomedical Science in 2001. I have a Masters in Population Health-based Evidence obtained by distance learning from the University of Manchester (distinction level) in 2006. I joined QUB as an academic in 2010 after completing two highly respected fellowships: an Academic Fellowship (funded by the UK Medical Research Council) and a Cancer Prevention Fellowship at the National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health, Maryland, United States of America. I joined the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR) part-time in 2017 as Deputy Director overseeing the production of Official Statistics for Northern Ireland and developing the NICR Research Advisory Group.
I have over 19 years experience in research utilising healthcare data from the United Kingdom, Ireland, USA and Europe. I have established international partnerships within the USA, Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia to facilitate research in the fields of health data science and public health with a focus on cancer research. Global Health Research Partnerships with researchers in Angola, Mongolia and Vietnam are seeking to identify ways to improve public knowledge and reduce the burden of cancer. I am working to improve health care through Health Data Science research.
Qualifications
- PhD Public Health2004 - Queen's University BelfastTitle. The aetiology of Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal adenocarcinoma: results from an all-Ireland case-control study.
- MPHe Population Health2006 - University of Manchester
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science2001 - Queen's University Belfast
- PGCHET Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching2009 - Queen's University Belfast
Memberships and Affiliations
- Internal Memberships
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- Senate Academicus, University of Aberdeen (Oct 2022-Sept 2026).
- Aberdeen Centre for Health Data Science Senior Leadership Team (Sept 2020-date)
- External Memberships
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- External Programme and Module Examiner, Masters in Public Health, University of Manchester, 2019-2023.
- Cancer Research UK Prevention and Population Research Committee, Expert Review Panel (2022-date).
- Blood Cancer UK - Data themed Funding Committee (2022-date).
- Breast Cancer Now Tissue Bank Advisory Council (2021-date).
- National Cancer Research Institute Haematological Oncology Group member (2019-date)
Latest Publications
Pathways to MPN presentation and time-to-diagnosis: results from a cross-sectional study
BJGP OpenContributions to Journals: ArticlesAutoimmune Conditions and Gastric Cancer Risk in a Population-based Study in the United Kingdom
British Journal of Cancer, vol. 131, pp. 138-148Contributions to Journals: ArticlesPathways to MPN Presentation and Diagnosis: Results from a Cross-Sectional Study
BJGP OpenContributions to Journals: ArticlesA stakeholder analysis to prepare for real-world evaluation of integrating artificial intelligent algorithms into breast screening (PREP-AIR study): a qualitative study using the WHO guide
BMC Health Services Research, vol. 24, no. 1, 569Contributions to Journals: ArticlesService and clinical impacts of reader bias in breast cancer screening: a retrospective study
British Journal of Radiology, vol. 97, no. 1153, pp. 120-125Contributions to Journals: Articles
Prizes and Awards
- Positive Research Culture Award, Excellence Awards 2023, University of Aberdeen, 2023.
- Data Driven Innovation – iCAIRD for the implementation of our imaging research platforms (SHAIP and Pathology Living Lab). Holyrood Digital Health and Care Awards, 2023.
- iCAIRD won the Multiparty Collaboration Award at the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards in 2022.
- Innovative Collaboration Award: iCAIRD, Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards 2021.
- Outstanding Research Team – iCAIRD, Excellence Awards 2022, University of Aberdeen, 2022.
- Outstanding Research Project – Covid-19 Response & Recovery Award 2021, Excellence Awards 2021, University of Aberdeen, 20 21.
- STAR (STAff Recognition Scheme) for exceptional performance and contribution in your role. QUB, 2020.
- STAR (STAff Recognition Scheme) for exceptional performance and contribution in your role. QUB, 2019.
- Best Clinical Poster Prize, Haematology Association Ireland Annual Conference, October 2016.
- Presentation award. School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences Postdoc Society Symposium, February 2010.
- Poster prize, Nursing and Allied Health Professional section, Cancer Recognised Research Group Retreat, September 2008.
- Dr J.D. Williamson Prize for best postgraduate medical research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Queen’s University Belfast, 2007.
- Poster of Distinction. Digestive Disease Week, 2007.
- Highly commended for the BUPA Foundation Epidemiology Award, October 2005.
- Awarded best presentation at the Ulster Society of Gastroenterology meeting, October 2005.
- Travel scholarship for International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology meeting, 2005.
- Digestive Disease Week Conference, May 2005. Platform presentation in the Distinguished Abstract Plenary Session. The abstract was noted as newsworthy.
- All Ireland Cancer Conference, 2003. Best poster prize.
- Awarded best presentation at the Ulster society of Gastroenterology meeting, March 2002
- Foundation Award, Queen’s University Belfast, 2001.
- Research
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Research Overview
Health Data Research
Professor Anderson has over 19 years experience of using health data to research cancer and chronic disease epidemiology. Her research interests are aligned around the following research themes:
- Rare cancers
- Infection-related cancers
- Pre-cancerous conditions
- Chronic diseases
Research Areas
Applied Health Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Research Specialisms
- Healthcare Science
- Biomedical Sciences
- Health Informatics
- Environmental and Public Health
- Oncology
Our research specialisms are based on the Higher Education Classification of Subjects (HECoS) which is HESA open data, published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.
Current Research
Myeloproliferative neoplasms
Professor Anderson is leading the world's first nationwide case-control study of myeloproliferative neoplasms, the MOSAICC (MyelOproliferative neoplasmS: An In-depth Case-Control) study. The study will recruit patients from across the United Kingdom collecting information on potential risk factors (causes) and assessing the quality of life of these patients.
Infection-related cancers
Professor Anderson has undertaken research to investigate the knowledge and awareness of human papilloma virus (HPV) and how HPV may impact survival in patients with head and neck cancers.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Professor Anderson is interested in how vitamin B12 deficiency affects patients with pernicious anaemia and the ways in which treatment may be optimised. Working with the Pernicious Anaemia Society research is planned to evaluate the long term impacts of vitamin B12 deficiency.
Past Research
MOSAICC pilot study - largest study of myeloproliferative neoplasms to date. Study designed to determine best methodological approach for a UK-wide study which is ongoing looking at the aetiology and impact of a MPN diagnosis.
FINBAR study - large all-Ireland case-control study of oesophageal cancer and precancerous conditions. This study has led to many publications looking at the aetiology of these oesophageal conditions and is part of an international collaboration - the BEACON consortium.
EUROCARE - I have worked with the EUROCARE consortium to undertake a range of studies looking at variations in the survival of oesophgeal, gastric, small intestine and head and neck cancer and haematological malignancies.
RARECARE - I have worked with European colleagues to look at thyroid cancers and the burden and centralised treatment in Europe of rare tumours.
HPV and Head and Neck cancer - study identified that p16 is an insufficient marker for stage classification of oropharyngeal cancer. The data from this study is being combined with wider cohorts to evaluate this further and to look at restaging of oropharyngeal cancer.
COELIAC DISEASE - A study that I led looking at gluten sensitivity and coeliac disease and outcomes (cancer and all-cause mortality) led to the identification of adverse outcomes for those with gluten sensitivity but without a confirmed coeliac diagnosis.
MOSAICC Study
There is little information about what causes myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). Patients often ask, “why do I have this disease?”, and for the majority there is no obvious reason. The MOSAICC study (MyelOproliferative neoplasmS: An In-depth Case-Control) is a UK-wide study that aims to identify what causes myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). The MOSAICC study is open in 19 sites across the UK and in Cork Ireland.
Collaborations
Professor Anderson is a member of the BEACON consortium (https://esocan.org/beacon/).
Professor Anderson has research collaborations with researchers in the UK, Ireland, USA, across Europe, Australia, Angola, Vietnam and Mongolia.
Supervision
PhD
- 2nd supervisor: ‘Methods for the economic evaluation of artificial intelligence algorithms in breast cancer diagnosis.’ University of Aberdeen, 2023-2027. Funded: University of Aberdeen.
- 1st PhD supervisor: ‘Investigating the routes to diagnosis of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms using multidisciplinary approaches.’ University of Aberdeen, 2021-2025. Funded: University of Aberdeen.
- 1st PhD supervisor: ‘ARCHERY PROJECT: AI TO REVOLUTIONISE THE PATIENT CARE PATHWAY IN HIP AND KNEE ARTHROPLASTY’. University of Aberdeen, 2021-2024. Funded: Chief Scientist Office.
- 2nd PhD supervisor: ‘Investigating the significance of haematological malignancy precursors with a particular focus on multiple myeloma’, QUB 2019-2020. Funded: Dfe. Changed to 3rd supervisor when I changed job.
- 1st PhD supervisor: ‘Implementation of electronic cigarette policy in Kuwait.’ QUB 2016-2021. Funded: Kuwaiti government. Changed to 3rd supervisor when I changed job.
- 1st PhD supervisor: ‘Barriers to cervical cancer screening and diagnosis in Northern Ireland.’ QUB 2018-2021. Funded: Saudi/ Kuwaiti government. Changed to 3rd supervisor when I changed job.
- 1st PhD supervisor: ‘Assessing the impact of hydroxyurea treatment for children with sickle cell anaemia in Cabinda province, Angola.’ QUB 2016-2020. Funded: Angolan government.
- 1st PhD supervisor: ‘Assessing the impact of MGUS’, QUB 2015-date. Funded: DEL.
- 1st PhD supervisor: 'An exploratory case-control study of myeloproliferative neoplasms', QUB 2012-2015. Funded: MPN Voice.
- 1st PhD supervisor: 'Prior medical history, drug exposure and risk of multiple myeloma', QUB 2011-2013. Funded: DEL.
- 3rd PhD supervisor: ‘Investigating the association between aspirin & non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and head and neck cancer & malignant melanoma’, QUB 2009-2011. Funded: DEL.
Masters
- 1st supervisor, MSc in Public Health: ‘Assessing knowledge and attitudes to artificial intelligence use in medical x-rays’, University of Aberdeen, 2022.
- 1st supervisor, MSc in Public Health: ‘Analysing the impact of social factors and distance to care on breast cancer outcomes in Scotland’, University of Aberdeen, 2021.
- 1st supervisor, MSc in Health Data Science: ‘Are Gluten-Free Foods Unhealthy?’, University of Aberdeen, 2021.
- 1st supervisor, MSc in Public Health: ‘Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life of patients with a Myeloproliferative Neoplasm’, QUB 2020.
- 1st supervisor, MSc in Bioinformatics and computational genomics: ‘Natural Language Processing Tool for Breast Cancer Registration’, QUB 2020.
- 1st supervisor, MSc in Public Health: ‘Systematic review of arts-based approaches to increase awareness of breast cancer’, QUB 2019.
- 1st supervisor, MSc in Public Health: ‘Knowledge and attitudes of HPV in Angola’, QUB 2018.
- 1st supervisor, MSc in Public Health: ‘Attitudes and knowledge of parents to HPV vaccination – a quantitative investigation’, QUB 2016.
- 1st supervisor, MSc in Public Health: ‘Assessing the impact of MGUS’, QUB 2015.
- 1st supervisor, MSc in Public Health: ‘Anti-diabetic medications & risk of MGUS/myeloma’, QUB 2014.
- 1st supervisor, MSc in Public Health: ‘Investigating birth factors and Hodgkin lymphoma’, QUB 2010.
- 1st supervisor, MSc in Public Health.: ‘Investigating incidence trends of Human papillomavirus related and unrelated head and neck cancers’, QUB 2010.
- 1st supervisor, MPH: 'Determination of the predictors of Acute Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 and 2 for the targeted screening using p24 Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay: a retrospective study from populations in Kenya, South Africa and Uganda' University of Liverpool, 2010.
Undergraduate
- 1st supervisor, Public Health ‘Attitudes and behaviours regarding tanning in Northern Ireland: A mixed-methods study of Queen’s University of Belfast students.’ UoA 2021-2022.
- 1st supervisor, Human Biology ‘Attitudes and behaviours regarding tanning in Northern Ireland: A mixed-methods study of Queen’s University of Belfast students.’ QUB 2017-2018.
- 1st supervisor, Human Biology ‘Coeliac Disease – Diagnosis, Trends, Cancer Risk and Mortality’ QUB 2017-2018.
- 2nd supervisor, Human Biology ‘Gluten Free’ Food for Thought.’ QUB 2018-2019.
- 1st supervisor, Human Biology ‘Occupational risk factors for myeloproliferative neoplasms.’ QUB 2017-2018.
- 1st supervisor, Human Biology ‘Incidence of Paediatric Cancer in Africa: a systematic review.’ QUB 2017-2018.
- 2nd supervisor, Human Biology ‘Knowledge, Attitudes & Practice of Paediatric Cancer in Africa: a systematic review’ QUB 2017-2018.
- 1st supervisor, Human Biology ‘Parental knowledge & attitudes to HPV vaccination.’ QUB 2016-2017.
- 1st supervisor, Human Biology ‘Oral dysplasia transformation rate’. QUB 2015/16.
- 1st supervisor, Human Biology ‘Incidence, prevalence and survival of MGUS’ QUB 2015-2016.
- 1st supervisor, Biomedical Science ‘Human Papilloma virus in head and neck cancers’, 2012-2013.
- 1st supervisor, Biomedical Science ‘Langerhans’ cells and immune response biomarkers in head and neck cancers’, 2012-2013.
- 1st supervisor, BSc Anatomy ‘Investigating psychological risk factors for oesophageal adenocarcinoma’, QUB 2010-2011.
- 1st supervisor, BSc Anatomy ‘Investigating survival differences between HPV-related and unrelated head and neck cancers’, QUB 2010-2011.
· Portfolio Tutor for undergraduate Medical students, 2010/11, 2011/12, 2015/16, 2016/17.
- Mentor for Biomedical Sciences, QUB, 2012-2014.
Funding and Grants
Current Research
- Anderson (PI), McShane, McMullin, McKnight. MPN Discovery - assessing gene-environment interaction. Blood Cancer UK. 2023-2026. £277,666.11.
- Anderson (PI), Toenail trace elements for assessing risk of myeloproliferative neoplasms. Friends of Anchor, 2023-2024. £11,193.
- Anderson (PI), Abutheraa N, Iversen L, Robertson C, Tarburn E. Investigating the incidence, prevalence and outcomes of myeloproliferative neoplasms to aid service planning and delivery in NHS Grampian. NHS Endowments, 2023-2024. £18,837.
- Anderson (PI), Lip (CI), Staff, De Vries. Grampian's Evaluation of Mia an Innovative National Breast Screening Initiative. Kheiron Medical Technologies Limited under NIHR Phase 4 AI Award. 2022-2023, £413,689 (£281,126 to UoA).
- Elsberger, Anderson (Co-I), Murchie. Scottish National Audit of Breast Cancer in Older Patients (S_NABCOP). NHSG Endownment Breast Cancer Research Fund 2022-2023, £13,422.
- Omar, Anderson (Co-I), MacLennan, MacLennan, Speirs & European Association of Urology Guidelines Office. Optimal treatment for patients with solid tumours in Europe through artificial intelligence.. European Commission, 2021-2026, €10,459,997.00 (£565,400 to UoA). Part of the 21.3 million Euro project. https://www.optima-oncology.eu/
- Farrow, Anderson (Co-I) & Ashcroft. ARCHERY PROJECT: AI TO REVOLUTIONISE THE PATIENT CARE PATHWAY IN HIP AND KNEE ARTHROPLASTY. Chief Scientist Office, Scotland, 2021-2024, £237,568.
- MOSAICC study https://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/CentreforPublicHealth/Research/CancerEpidemiology/MOSAICCStudy/
- Anderson (PI). MOSAICC (MyelOproliferative neoplasmS: An In-depth Case-Control) study in Aberdeen. Friends of Anchor, 2021-2023. £22,064.
- Anderson (PI), McShane, Mc Mullin, Duncombe, Fritschi, DeVocht, Mesa. MOSAICC study. MPN Voice. 2021-2023. £75,631.
- McShane, Anderson (Co-I), McMullin. MOSAICC study. Leukaemia and Lymphoma NI, £47,000. 2021-2022.
- McShane, Gavin, Anderson (Co-I). Investigating the impact of geographic inequalities and local service provision on multiple myeloma patient outcomes within the UK. Myeloma UK, 2021-2023. £100,000.
Prior Research
- Abderson (PI), Abutheraa N. Using Occupational Integrated Database Exposure Assessment (OccIDEAS) to assess occupational exposure risk for MyeloProliferative Neoplasms (MPN) patients and their control: A comparison study. University of Aberdeen Internal Funding to Pump-Prime Research and Research Networks. 2023. £9,931.75.
- Harrison, Blackwood, Anderson (Co-I). The Industrial Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research in Digital Diagnostics https://icaird.com/. Extension bid (2022-2023). Innovate UK. £1,611,191. Total iCAIRD project grant £9,970,020 (UoA total: £394,477).
- Anderson (PI), D’Ambruoso, Camanda, Buco, Chocolate, Lohfeld. Evaluating opportunities and barriers to establishing an autonomous and functional sickle cell anaemia (SCA) unit in Cabinda, Angola. Scottish Funding Council, 2020-2021, £45,563.
- Murchie, Anderson (Co-I), Analysing NCDA data to support the adoption of Early Cancer Diagnostic Centres in Scotland. Chief Scientist Office, Scotland, 2021. £50,000.
- Black, Anderson (Co-I), Fluck, Hollick, Nath, Sawhney. MINIMISING IMPACT ON VULNERABLE PATIENTS: DATA DRIVEN DESIGN, MONITORING AND ADAPTATION OF COVID AND NON-COVID CLINICAL CARE PATHWAYS. Chief Scientist Office, Scotland. 2020. £61,452.
- McShane, Kunzmann, Anderson (Co-I), Lohfeld, Donnelly, Bayarmongol, Jigjidsuren, Enkhjargal, Tudev, Badamsuren, Jugder. Reducing cancer burden in Mongolia: Co-developing an Evidence-based Plan to Strengthen the Health Care System and Inform Policy. NIHR, £93,487.
- Gavin, Anderson (Co-I). Northern Ireland Colorectal cancer Audit, Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, £81,531.
- Gavin, Anderson (Co-I). Northern Ireland Cancer Registry, Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, £823,560.
- Gavin, Anderson (Co-I). Northern Ireland Cardiovascular Registry. Heart Research UK, 2019-2021. £149,991.
- Lohfeld, Anderson (Co-I), Santin, Donnelly, Franziska, Jenkins, Burgess, Nguyen, Murphy, Hang, Truong, Schroeder, Hang. Documenting how the arts and storytelling can save lives: The Viet Nam Breast Cancer project, MRC-AHRC. 2018-2020. £165,416.
- Anderson (PI), MOSAICC study. Leukaemia and Lymphoma NI, 2018-2021, £50,000.
- Teaching
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Teaching Responsibilities
PhD Opportunities
Supervising students with an interest in Health Data Science and cancer research. Please contact lesley.anderson@abdn.ac.uk
- Publications
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HPV is a truly independent risk factor and predictor of survival in oropharyngeal cancer, and is a necessary adjunct to the UICC staging system in this disease.
Contributions to Conferences: PapersCommon infection-related conditions and risk of lymphoid malignancies in older individuals
British Journal of Cancer, vol. 110, no. 11, pp. 2796-2803Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.2014.173
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How common are myeloproliferative neoplasms? A systematic review and meta-analysis
American Journal of Hematology, vol. 89, no. 6, pp. 581-587Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.23690
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Common community-acquired infections and subsequent risk of multiple myeloma: A population-based study
International Journal of Cancer, vol. 134, no. 7, pp. 1734-1740Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ijc.28479
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Community-acquired infections associated with increased risk of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenström macroglobulinaemia
British Journal of Haematology, vol. 164, no. 5, pp. 653-658Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/bjh.12671
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Community-acquired infections and their association with myeloid malignancies
Cancer Epidemiology, vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 56-61Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.canep.2013.10.009
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Prior autoimmune disease and risk of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance and multiple myeloma: A systematic review
Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 332-342Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-13-0695
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Epidemiology of MPN: What Do We Know?
Current Hematologic Malignancy Reports, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 340-349Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11899-014-0228-z
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Allele Frequency of Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Mutations in the Irish Blood Donor Population
Contributions to Conferences: PapersCommissioned Research on HPV Frequency in Cervical Cancers and Premalignant lesions of the Cervix
Department of Health, N IrelandBooks and Reports: BooksMOSAICC Study
Contributions to Conferences: PapersRemarkable survival improvement for European patients with haematological malignancies from 1997 to 2008
Contributions to Conferences: PapersIntakes of Dietary Folate and Other B Vitamins Are Associated with Risks of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Barrett's Esophagus, and Reflux Esophagitis
Journal of Nutrition, vol. 143, no. 12, pp. 1966-1973Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3945/jn.113.174664
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and cervical cancer risk: A case-control study using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink
Cancer Epidemiology, vol. 37, no. 6, pp. 897-904Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.canep.2013.08.010
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It's all in whom you know (as well as what you know): Using network analysis and health professionals own knowledge for recruitment
2nd Clinical Trials Methodology ConferenceContributions to Conferences: PostersIt’s all in whom you know (as well as what you know): Using network analysis and health professionals own knowledge for recruitment
Trials, vol. 14, no. Suppl 1, P86Contributions to Journals: ArticlesCommon community acquired infections and risk of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia: A population based study
European Journal of Cancer, vol. 49, no. Supplement 2, pp. S840-S840Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0959-8049(13)70065-0
What is the purpose of launching the World Journal of Meta-Analysis
World Journal of Meta-Analysis, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 1-4Contributions to Journals: EditorialsNeoplasms
Epidemiology and Disease Prevention: A Global Approach. Yarnell, J., O'Reilly, D. (eds.). 2 edition. Oxford University Press, pp. 262-284, 22 pagesChapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: ChaptersPsychosocial factors and their association with reflux oesophagitis, Barrett’s oesophagus and oesophageal adenocarcinoma
World Journal of Gastroenterology, vol. 19, no. 11, pp. 1770-1777Contributions to Journals: ArticlesNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and aspirin use and the risk of head and neck cancer
British Journal of Cancer, vol. 108, no. 5, pp. 1178-1181Contributions to Journals: ArticlesPrevalence of human papillomavirus in women attending cervical screening in the UK and Ireland: New data from northern Ireland and a systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal of Medical Virology, vol. 85, no. 2, pp. 295-308Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.23459
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An all-Ireland population-based study of past and current physical and psychological side-effects following prostate cancer treatments
National Cancer Research Institute ConferenceContributions to Conferences: AbstractsHPV prevalence in screened population and types associated with cervix disease in Northern Ireland
Contributions to Conferences: PapersHuman papillomavirus related head and neck cancer survival: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Oral Oncology, vol. 48, no. 12, pp. 1191-1201Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oraloncology.2012.06.019
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Oesophageal cancer survival in Europe: A EUROCARE-4 study
Cancer Epidemiology, vol. 36, no. 6, pp. 505-512Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.canep.2012.07.009
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Community-acquired infections and lymphoid malignancies
Contributions to Conferences: PapersIncreased risk of stomach and esophageal malignancies in people with AIDS
Gastroenterology, vol. 143, no. 4, pp. 943–950Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2012.07.013
Genes of the interleukin-18 pathway are associated with susceptibility to barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma
American journal of gastroenterology, vol. 107, no. 9, pp. 1331-1341Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/ajg.2012.134
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Cigarette smoking increases risk of Barrett's esophagus: An analysis of the barrett's and esophageal adenocarcinoma consortium
Gastroenterology, vol. 142, no. 4, pp. 744-753Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2011.12.049
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Environmental, lifestyle, and familial/ethnic factors associated with myeloproliferative neoplasms
American Journal of Hematology, vol. 87, no. 2, pp. 175-182Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.22212
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Exposure to Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Risk of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade III
Contributions to Conferences: PapersExposure to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and aspirin use and the risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade III.
Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, vol. 21Contributions to Journals: ArticlesPrevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in Northern Ireland women aged 20-64 years.
Department of Health, N IrelandBooks and Reports: BooksVitamin D receptor gene variants and esophageal adenocarcinoma risk: A population-based case-control study
Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, vol. 43, pp. 512-517Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12029-011-9322-9
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Dietary fat and meat intakes and risk of reflux esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma
International Journal of Cancer, vol. 129, no. 6, pp. 1493-1502Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ijc.26108
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Vitamin D, calcium and dairy intake, and risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma and its precursor conditions
British Journal of Nutrition, vol. 106, no. 5, pp. 732-741Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114511000742
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Concomitant and antecedent deep venous thrombosis and cancer survival in male US veterans
Leukemia and Lymphoma, vol. 52, no. 5, pp. 764-770Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3109/10428194.2010.551572
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and aspirin use and the risk of head and neck cancer: A systematic review
Cancer Causes and Control, vol. 22, no. 5, pp. 803-810Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-011-9751-6
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Vitamin D, calcium and dairy intake and risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma and its pre-cursor conditions
British Journal of Nutrition, vol. 106, no. 5Contributions to Journals: ArticlesRisk of classic Kaposi sarcoma with exposures to plants and soils in Sicily
Infectious Agents and Cancer, vol. 5, no. 1, 23Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1750-9378-5-23
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Iron intake and markers of iron status and risk of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma
Cancer Causes and Control, vol. 21, no. 12, pp. 2269-2279Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-010-9652-0
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Risk of barrett's oesophagus, oesophageal adenocarcinoma and reflux oesophagitis and the use of nitrates and asthma medications
Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, vol. 45, no. 12, pp. 1397-1403Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3109/00365521.2010.503968
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Autoimmune conditions and hairy cell leukemia: An exploratory case-control study
Journal of Hematology and Oncology, vol. 3, 35Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-8722-3-35
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Dietary antioxidant and mineral intake in humans is associated with reduced risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma but not reflux esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus
Journal of Nutrition, vol. 140, no. 10, pp. 1757-1763Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3945/jn.110.124362
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Increased risk for lymphoid and myeloid neoplasms in elderly solid-organ transplant recipients
Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, vol. 19, no. 5, pp. 1229-1237Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-09-1220
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Vitamin D is associated with an increased risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma but not its pre-cursor conditions
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Risk of classic Kaposi sarcoma wih exposures to plants and soils in Sicily
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Population-based study of autoimmune conditions and the risk of specific lymphoid malignancies
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Glycemic index, carbohydrate and fiber intakes and risk of reflux esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, and esophageal adenocarcinoma
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Risks of myeloid malignancies in patients with autoimmune conditions
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The Association Between Alcohol and Reflux Esophagitis, Barrett's Esophagus, and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
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WITHDRAWAL OF GLUCOCORTICOIDS IN INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE PATIENTS WITH A MEDIAN DEPENDENCY PERIOD OF 14 YEARS: A PROPOSED WITHDRAWAL METHOD
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Risk factors for classical Kaposi sarcoma in a population-based case-control study in sicily
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Hematopoietic malignancies associated with viral and alcoholic hepatitis
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Human herpesvirus 8 seroprevalence among children and adolescents in the United States
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Relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection and gastric atrophy and the stages of the oesophageal inflammation, metaplasia, adenocarcinoma sequence: Results from the FINBAR case-control study
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Hepatitis C virus infection and non-Hodgkin lymphoma: Interesting association or causal relationship?
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'Hepatitis B and C virus in patients with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma'
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Risk factors for Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal adenocarcinoma: Results from the FINBAR study
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COX-2 and inos gene polymorphisms in the reflux oesophagitis-Barrett's oesophagus-oesophageal adenocarcinoma sequence
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'Relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection and gastric atrophy and the stages of the oesophageal inflammation, metaplasia, adenocarcinoma sequence: results from the FINBAR case-control study'
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Have patients with esophagitis got an increased risk of adenocarcinoma? Results from a population-based study
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Incidence of colorectal cancer in a population-based cohort of patients with Barrett's oesophagus
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Mortality in Barrett's oesophagus: Results from a population based study
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