Fiona Lugg-Widger

About

Fiona is a senior research fellow and deputy director for data at the Centre for Trials Research. Fiona has expertise in the design and conduct of large, often complex multi-disciplinary trials and studies that use routinely collected data (routine data) and/or linked data to deliver policy-relevant population health research. Fiona is part of the HDR UK Transforming Data for Trials Workstream team, developing a wide range of training resources to enable the clinical trials community to effectively use healthcare systems data. She is the Training Lead for Transforming Clinical Trials. Fiona has a particular interest and expertise in: -Developing the knowledge and skill set of all researchers working with routine data -Identifying new routine data sources to enhance or replace trial datasets -Assessing the feasibility of accessing routine data -Improving the use and accessibility of routine data for trialists, for outcome ascertainment and for recruitment -Enabling better communication with participants and the public on the use of routine data.

Organisation

Centre for Trials Research - Cardiff University

The Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University is the largest group of academic clinical trials staff in Wales.