Professor Dr. Rachael Gooberman Hill

Biography

Rachael Gooberman-Hill is a Professor of Health Anthropology at the Bristol Medical School, with a specialization in qualitative research methods applied to health research. She has led the Qualitative Research Network within the NIHR-supported Biomedical Research Centre in Bristol and is currently a member of the University's Ethics Research Committee. With a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh and an earlier MA from St. Andrews, Rachael has extensive experience in conducting interdisciplinary health research, focusing on long-term painful conditions, implementation science, and public involvement in clinical decision-making. She has been involved in numerous research grants from organizations such as the National Institute for Health Research, Wellcome Trust, and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Rachael is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has served as an external examiner for MSc Medical Anthropology at Durham University. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with awards like the British Pain Society Medal and numerous leadership roles within academic committees. Overall, her work aims to improve the quality of health research and patient involvement in the UK and internationally.

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