Dr. Patty Doran

Biography

Patty Doran is a Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group in the Sociology Department and the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research. Her work focuses on healthy ageing, spatial justice, and community support across the life course, utilizing mixed methods to address complex research questions. A notable aspect of her research involves co-production methods to center lived experiences of communities, particularly marginalized groups. Originally from Aotearoa New Zealand, she graduated from the University of Otago with a BA in Māori Studies and Community & Family Studies. Before her position at the University of Manchester, she managed community-based projects for the Manchester City Council and worked with Macmillan Cancer Support to complete her MSc in Social Change. Doran obtained a PhD in Social Change in 2018, focusing on issues related to aging in urban settings. Her current project, Ageing Place, aims to generate knowledge on population ageing and urbanization through an innovative mixed-methods approach, collaborating with seven cities worldwide. Doran’s past projects include work with the UK Data Service and community-centered initiatives aimed at reducing social isolation among older people in economically deprived areas. She actively engages in discussions about the social implications of ageing and contributes to public engagement initiatives.

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