Research Interests
Open to PhD applications in the field of
- Cardiovascular health
- Behavioural change
- Psychosocial intervention
- Psychometric evaluation.
All methodological approaches welcome
Current Research Opportunities
Public outreach & key achievements
- Dr Ski has contributed to government policy documents and funding initiatives
- Her research has been reported via major global digital media sites including The Limbic, Cardiology Research Review, The Conversation
- Has been a member on numerous hospital committees and boards, her research has influenced hospital policy and been translated into clinical pathways
Research students
PhD Title | Co-design of an eHealth, family-based, cardiovascular disease risk reduction programme: Health-e-Hearts |
Name | Bridie Kemp |
Country | Northern Ireland, QUB |
Year of Study | 2019-present |
PhD Title | An eHealth intervention 'ManGuard' to reduce cardiovascular risk in male taxi drivers: a pilot randomised controlled study |
Name | James McMahon |
Country | Northern Ireland, QUB |
Year of Study | 2018-present |
Alumni: Where are they now
PhD Title | A trial of a family-based education program for heart failure patients in rural Thailand |
Name | Nittaya Srisuk |
Year of Study | 2012-2016 |
Country | Thailand |
Current Position | Professor, Suratthani Rajabhat University |
Masters (Res) Title | Experiences of patients who have undergone bronchoscopy with ‘cautious’ sedation and analgesia |
Name | Cathy Saxon |
Year of Study | 2015-2017 |
Country | Australia |
Current Position | Specialist respiratory nurse, The Prince Charles Hospital, Australia |