Dr. Aiden Doherty

Professor

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Biography

Aiden Doherty is a Professor of Biomedical Informatics and a Wellcome Senior Research Fellow at Oxford Population Health. His research group is focused on developing reproducible methods to analyze wearable sensor data in large health studies, aiming to understand the causes and consequences of diseases. Aiden has developed methods for objectively measuring physical activity, which have been actively utilized by researchers worldwide, particularly through the UK Biobank. His work has demonstrated significant associations between physical activity levels and cardiovascular disease risks. The group has also focused on machine learning applications in identifying sleep and physical activity behaviors. Aiden's research includes investigating genetic variants associated with sensor-derived phenotypes, showing causal evidence of physical activity in lowering blood pressure. In 2015, he was a recipient of the EU Marie Curie Award for his contributions to health sensor data analysis and has been involved in creating guidelines for mobile device use in clinical trials in collaboration with the FDA. He continues to lead his research efforts and encourages parties interested in joining his group to make contact.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Investigator

2017-01-01 — Present

Wearables Group, Big Data Institute • Oxford

Leading research in wearable sensor data analysis and health outcomes.

Group Leader

2015-01-01 — Present

BHF Centre of Research Excellence • Oxford

Overseeing projects focused on cardiovascular health and sensor technology.

Awards

#1

Wellcome Senior Research Fellowship

#3

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions COFUND Award

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British Heart Foundation Centre Research Excellence Fellowship

#1

Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.