Our world-leading group of over 20 behavioural and social scientists uses a range of methodological approaches to help improve cancer outcomes and reduce cancer inequalities.
Our mission is to advance the field of behavioural science in cancer prevention, screening, and early diagnosis. We use cutting-edge research and innovative methodologies to understand, influence, and optimize the behaviours that contribute to cancer outcomes, particularly among underserved and marginalized communities.
Our research centres around understanding public, patient and healthcare professional behaviour to develop and evaluate interventions that promote cancer awareness and dismantle barriers to cancer prevention, screening, and early diagnosis. By integrating behavioural insights, implementation science and patient safety into our initiatives, we strive to empower individuals and communities to make informed choices about their health, improve systems and overcome obstacles that hinder equitable access to cancer-related resources.
Through our efforts, we aim to not only reduce the incidence of preventable cancers and improve outcomes by promoting early-stage diagnosis, but also ensure that all individuals, regardless of socio-economic factors, have equal opportunities for cancer prevention and early detection.
Collaboration is at the heart of our approach. We work closely with interdisciplinary experts, healthcare professionals, community leaders, and policymakers to develop evidence-based strategies that resonate with diverse populations.
This group is led by:
The Cancer Behavioural Science Group:
Christina Derksen Mel RamasawmyEmma Lidington
Ninian Schmeising-Barnes Natalie TegamaGemma Hutton Panos AlexandrisGeorgia Black Peace ChiuHannah Drysdale Rebekah YoungJo Waller Ruth EvansJudith Yargawa Samantha QuaifeLaura Marlow Stefanie BonfieldLaura Standen Suzanne ScottLauren Gatting Lucy Mitchinson
We are keen to collaborate! Contact us: suzanne.scott@qmul.ac.uk