Dr Clare Thomas
B.Sc.(Nott.), M.Sc., PhD
Expertise
I am a knowledge mobilisation specialist with extensive experience as a applied health researcher. I am passionate about helping research make more of a difference
Current positions
Research Fellow
Bristol Medical School (PHS)Research and Impact Evaluation Manger (Population Health Bristol Knowledge Mobilisation)
Bristol Medical School (PHS)Research Fellow in Knowledge Mobilisation
Bristol Medical School (PHS)
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Research interests
I am a knowledge mobilisation specialist working within the Population Health Science Institute and the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Behavioural Science and Evaluation.
My research interests are in knowledge mobilsation and implementation science, with the aim of increasing the impact of research evidence in policy and practice. I have more than 20 years experience of conducting applied mixed methods health research. I am also a chartered psychologist specialising in health and behaviour change.
Publications
Recent publications
08/12/2024How Do We Get the Public Into Public Health Research? Learnings and Key Recommendations From Initiating a Community Involvement Project Scheme
Health Expectations
The effectiveness of knowledge-sharing techniques and approaches in research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
Health Research Policy and Systems
How Do You Move? Everyday stories of physical activity
NIHR Open Research
Taking a collateral history: the missing piece of the puzzle
BMJ Medicine
Towards successful implementation of public health research into practice: Experiences and lessons learned from EDUCATE
Public Health in Practice
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