Dr. Joanna Mclaughlin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joanna McLaughlin is a Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, specializing in health optimization and prehabilitation related to elective surgery. Her doctoral research primarily focuses on the impact of NHS commissioning policies on body mass index and smoking status thresholds ahead of elective hip and knee replacement surgeries. McLaughlin is particularly interested in innovative approaches to engage patients on surgical waiting lists and to enhance weight management support. As a public health doctor, she is motivated by a passion to reduce health inequalities and improve healthcare delivery in relation to the wider determinants of health. With a strong commitment to evidence-based practices, she actively seeks to incorporate new technologies, such as chatbots, to facilitate patient engagement and health improvement opportunities. Over the past five years, she has participated in various projects aimed at promoting inclusive health research, collaborating with diverse teams to evaluate and implement health optimization strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Research Fellow

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Conducting research on health optimization and prehabilitation related to elective surgeries.

Awards

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Knowledge Mobilisation Catalyst Award

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.