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Dr Olinda Santin
School of Nursing and MidwiferyDr Santin's research is focused on all aspects of the cancer trajectory, from pre malignant, through malignant and end of life care and incorporating the increasingly important component of cancer survivorship.
It not only aims to understand how we can improve cancer services but also how we can help cancer patients and their families to manage and adapt their behavior to promote quality and sustained survival and the prevention of cancer recurrence.
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Research opportunities
Open to PhD applications in the field of
- Psycho-oncology
- Development of supportive and psychological supports for patients and carers
- Understanding the health and social care needs of minority groups
Research students
| PhD Title | The development of a psychosocial intervention to support cancer caregivers |
| Name | Emily Moffat |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Year of Study | 4 |
| PhD Title | Breast health awareness in an Arabic Culture : A qualitative exploration |
| Name | Norah Abdullah Madkhali |
| Country | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Year of Study | 4 |
| PhD Title | The impact of Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). |
| Name | Blain Murphy |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Year of Study | 3 |
| PhD Title | Understanding the impact of childhood hematological conditions in Angola |
| Name | Joao Camanda |
| Country | Angola |
| Year of Study | 2 |