ADLIFE Q&A
Morven Miller
Research Fellow
What’s your background and your current role?
My first degree was in nursing and thereafter I specialised in oncology, obtaining my MSc in Cancer Nursing. I worked in oncology clinical trials for a few years, supporting patients who were participating in early cancer clinical trials.
Thereafter, I moved into academic research where, as a Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow, I developed a passion for digital health and the opportunities to be gained through combining technology and healthcare.
I obtained my PhD in 2008 and over the next few years I moved between clinical practice and academic research. In doing so, I have developed an understanding and appreciation of both clinical and research perspectives of implementing interventions and delivering outcomes associated with real-life research projects in healthcare settings.
I am now settled as a Research Fellow in Digital Health and Wellness Group within the Computer and Information Sciences Department at the University of Strathclyde.
Why did you want to be involved in the ADLIFE project?
Exploring new ways of supporting patients, carers and health professionals to optimise experiences of health and care services and promote effective healthcare resources utilisation is always interesting to me. I’ve always enjoyed team working, and being involved with a Consortium that has the potential to achieve these goals is a great opportunity.
What your role in ADLIFE involve?
As a member of the UStrath team, I was initially involved with the communication and dissemination aspects of the project. Over time, my role changed, and I now work with the team at NHS Lanarkshire to support them in the implementation of the intervention during the pilot project.
What most excites you about working on ADLIFE and with the Consortium?
Working collaboratively to implement a clinically meaningful intervention that aims to positively impact on experiences of long term health conditions is always exciting!! It’s also hugely interesting to meet new colleagues from a range of specialities (clinical, research and technical) and develop an understanding of the similarities and differences in the ways in which healthcare is delivered across different countries.
Finally, tell us something about you that people may not know.......?
My family have 4 dogs whose energy, loyalty and unconditional love brighten every single day. I am a member of a dog agility team which combines my love for dogs and physical activity with the thrill of competition. It is a marvellous stress reliever and allows us to build and celebrate our special bond.