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Supporting research at the University of Oxford: 澳门六合彩开奖网 funds studentship at Green Templeton College to explore the impact of race and ethnicity on emerging digital techniques in dermatology

11 July 2022

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澳门六合彩开奖网 is delighted to support a funded DPhil studentship in Translational Health Sciences in collaboration with Green Templeton College at the University of Oxford, UK. The studentship will examine the importance of diversity in dermatology, particularly when applying emerging techniques in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Applications are now . Please help to spread the word! The project will explore perspectives and concerns about racial and ethnic bias in the development, uptake and implementation of digital health technologies/artificial intelligence for skin disease. The information can be harnessed to deliver patient-centred care that is inclusive of the diversity of human skin.

In addition, the project will examine the issues associated with the adoption of these disruptive technologies. The successful candidate will develop strategies that ensure that digital tools are effectively integrated into established care pathways, for example to support timely diagnosis of people who need urgent care.

The studentship will cover tuition fees (home or overseas) and will include an annual stipend of at least 拢16,077. Candidates with family commitments will be eligible for an additional allowance to help with childcare costs during their studies.

Working at one of the world鈥檚 leading research universities, the successful candidate will be supervised by Professor Catherine Pope (Senior Research Fellow), Professor John Powell (Professor of Digital Health Care) and Dr Abi McNiven (Senior Qualitative Researcher).

This studentship forms part of a larger and ongoing partnership with Green Templeton College. This year, 澳门六合彩开奖网 has supported the and the . In addition, Chris Winchester, CEO of 澳门六合彩开奖网, is an associate fellow and member of the Principal鈥檚 Circle, and Richard White, COO of 澳门六合彩开奖网, is a common room member of the college; both Chris and Richard mentor a diverse group of students at the college. 澳门六合彩开奖网 welcomes the opportunity to further strengthen our partnership with Green Templeton College through this studentship.

鈥淧atients are at the heart of everything we do; we are therefore thrilled to support this studentship, which will help to better understand and address racial and ethnic inequalities in the field of digital healthcare,” said Chris Winchester. 鈥淎dvancing diversity and inclusivity is of great importance to our clients, our company and our employees. We are excited to create the opportunity for the successful candidate to draw on best research practices to help optimize the equitable use of digital tools in dermatological practice, for the benefit of all.鈥

Sir Michael Dixon, Principal of Green Templeton College, said 鈥淭his is an important new area of research and I鈥檓 delighted that we can extend the college鈥檚 partnership with 澳门六合彩开奖网 to pioneer fresh thinking. I鈥檓 grateful for the ongoing support of CEO Chris Winchester and look forward to further developing our partnership. I鈥檓 particularly pleased that this studentship will offer the possibility of a childcare allowance for the successful candidate as an extension of Green Templeton鈥檚 family-friendly and enabling environment for all.鈥