Dr. Elizabeth Davies

Biography

Elizabeth Davies is a leading academic public health physician focusing on cancer inequalities, patient experience, and supportive palliative care within the medical humanities. Her current research includes a study examining the experiences of cancer patients in English prisons, funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Elizabeth leads the Cancer Epidemiology and Cancer Services Research Group and heads the Centre for Cancer, Society & Public Health at King's College London. She previously directed knowledge and intelligence at Public Health England and has had influential roles in various research capacities, advocating for a better understanding of public health impacts on cancer care. She has authored or co-authored numerous significant publications, gaining recognition for her contributions to cancer epidemiology and healthcare policy. Eligible for several awards, she has also contributed to international health guidelines and has played a significant role in integrating patient experience data into clinical outcomes research. Elizabeth qualified in Medicine from the University College Middlesex Hospital School of Medicine in 1989 and has completed postgraduate studies including an MSc in Medical Sociology and a PhD at Queen Mary College. Her expertise and ongoing research continue to shape practices in cancer care and public health policy.

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