Dr. Joanne Lord

Professor

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Biography

Joanne Lord is a health economist specializing in cost-effectiveness analysis and decision modelling with over 30 years of experience in analytical academic roles aimed at improving decisions and the effective delivery of health and social care services. She holds degrees in economics, mathematics, operational research, and health economics. Joanne began her career in the operational research group at the Department of Health in London, working on projects supporting local health and social service decision-making. She later joined the public health department at St George's Hospital Medical School, where she focused on clinical audit, then transitioned into health economics. Prior to her current role, Joanne worked at Imperial College Business School within the Health Economics Research Group and at Brunel University. Since joining the University of Southampton in 2015, she has also worked with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) on early technology appraisals and clinical guidelines. At Southampton, she serves as the Director of the Southampton Health Technology Assessments Group (SHTAC), which produces Technology Assessment Review reports that are crucial for NICE guidance on the use of new drugs and diagnostic tests in the NHS.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2015-09-01 — Present

Southampton Health Technology Assessments Group (SHTAC) • Southampton, England

Oversees health economic evaluations and decision modeling projects.

Health Economist

2010-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Imperial College Business School • London, England

Conducted research in health economics and facilitated decision-making in health services.

Health Economist

2005-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Brunel University • Brunel, England

Worked on health economics research and assessment.

Researcher

2000-01-01 — 2005-01-01

St George's Hospital Medical School • London, England

Engaged in clinical audit and health economics research.

Analyst

1990-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Department of Health • London, England

Provided analytical support for health and social care decision-making.