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Research Associate

Alan joined Picker as a research associate in November 2017, and his main responsibilities are to develop and implement surveys, gather stakeholder views and experiences, and conduct quantitative analysis. He holds a BA in Biological Sciences (Conferred MA status) and an MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management from University of Oxford, and a PhD in Ecology and Environmental Economics from University of Reading.

Previously, Alan spent one year as a researcher in the tourism sector and seven years in an academic-NHS crossover role, implementing evidence into practice, through collaboration with stakeholders across the health sector.

Senior Research Associate

Tiffany first joined Picker as a Research Associate in 2016 and became Senior Research Associate in 2018. Tiffany has led and contributed to the development, implementation, analysis and dissemination of several national surveys within the NHS Patient Survey Programme. She has also led the national cancer patient experience survey on behalf of the NHSE. Tiffany holds a BSc in Psychology and a Masters in International Public Health, and has worked previously as a research assistant in translational research and a research intern in maternal and child health in developing countries.

Senior Research Associate

Tiffany first joined Picker as a Research Associate in 2016 and became Senior Research Associate in 2018. Tiffany has led and contributed to the development, implementation, analysis and dissemination of several national surveys within the NHS Patient Survey Programme. She has also led the national cancer patient experience survey on behalf of the NHSE. Tiffany holds a BSc in Psychology and a Masters in International Public Health, and has worked previously as a research assistant in translational research and a research intern in maternal and child health in developing countries.