Andy Skinner
@AndyLSkinner
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digital projects lead for Cancer Research UK at University of Bristol | food & drink | art & design | husband & dad
Joined March 2016
Our smartwatch ecological momentary assessment system allows low-burden, high-engagement measurement of real-life behaviour. More innovative work from @BrisCancerEpi and MRC IEU ( https://t.co/lemXqSjYBW) with @AndyLSkinner
@BristolUniPsych
https://t.co/zhEVXfJs6i
formative.jmir.org
Background: Ecological momentary assessment methods have recently been adapted for use on smartwatches. One particular class of these methods, developed to minimize participant burden and maximize...
Smartwatches could be a game-changer in alcohol intervention!⌚New research shows they offer a more accurate way to track drinking habits than traditional methods. With alcohol harm costing the NHS £3.5B annually, tech like 'AlcoWatch' could help.🍻 https://t.co/W04kYETcb2
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Smartwatches could be a game-changer in alcohol intervention!⌚New research shows they offer a more accurate way to track drinking habits than traditional methods. With alcohol harm costing the NHS £3.5B annually, tech like 'AlcoWatch' could help.🍻 https://t.co/W04kYETcb2
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A great team effort, made possible by support from @BrisCancerEpi, with funding from @CR_UK
Our smartwatch smoking relapse intervention is in the news today, including front-page of The Times and a report on Channel 4 News. Published in JMIR Formative Research with @AndyLSkinner @FelixNaughton @RositaShakita @AngelaAttwood @joe__matthews @MarcusMunafo. @BristolUniPsych
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New Year, new habits? 🚭 New research has shown smartwatches could help smokers quit by detecting smoking motions & delivering timely relapse prevention messages. ⌚ More info ⬇️ https://t.co/uyKNeyiOiV
@BristolTARG @mrc_ieu @CR_UK
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Smartwatch smoking relapse intervention developed in @BristolTARG and @BrisCancerEpi will be presented at the @SSA_Addiction annual conference in Newcastle on Thursday @BristolUniPsych @BristolUni @CR_UK #SSAConf2024
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Hi @MarkTaylorFood any suggestions for good places to eat in St Ives? Will be there for a couple of days. Thanks, and hope alls well!
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Join us as a Senior Lecturer in Cancer Epidemiology - Application deadline is 27 Oct
A new senior lecturer post in cancer epidemiology @BrisCancerEpi working within a fantastic team
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Congrats to Hannah Sallis, Robyn Wootton, Andy Skinner, Andrew Ford & Jeffrey Lambert on their new seedcorn project 'Measuring Exercise More Effectively' 🏃♀️ Read more about exercise and mental health: https://t.co/zIc2FZISpY
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Come and join the Digital Footprints Lab at Population Health Sciences at the University of Bristol as a Senior Research Associate. Apply by 25 Sept
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New paper published today in the BMJ finds a sharp increase in the proportion of adults reporting vaping for >6 months since 2021, particularly at younger ages. Suggests the recent rise in vaping among young adults is not purely experimentation. Around half of >6m vapers now
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What do we know about #suicide risk among parent carers? Our new paper, led by @Siobhan_ODwyer found that 42% had experienced suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Risk factors inc depression, entrapment, dysfunctional coping, and prior mental health diagnosis https://t.co/4CFvqzbesV
tandfonline.com
There is a growing body of evidence on suicide risk in family carers, but minimal research on parents caring for children with disabilities and long-term illnesses. The aim of this study was to con...
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New pre-print out now, with @AndyLSkinner @RobynWootton @SallyScientist, on exploring the feasibility of using smartwatch-based micro-EMA for capturing data on alcohol consumption. @BristolTARG @BristolUniPsych @BrisCancerEpi @mrc_ieu @CO90s @BristolUni
https://t.co/MSoMiGWjRE
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Come join our exciting research group as a research fellow in relational processes - using novel methods and data to harness the power of relationships in improving mental health - see below - under health & education - fellow in relational process :)
We're delighted to launch our Third Century Fellowship Scheme. 🙌 Seeking exceptional researchers and emerging leaders, in the early stages of their post-doctoral career, who aim to make their mark in the field of independent research. Find out more 🔗 https://t.co/8dFPE7HB2j
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New pre-print with @AndyLSkinner @FelixNaughton and others, on evaluating the feasibility of our 'StopWatch' smartwatch-based smoking relapse intervention @BristolTARG @BristolUniPsych @BrisCancerEpi @BristolUni
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📢 Postdoc Opportunities Alert! 📢 Are you a data scientist interested in pregnancy health, gut microbiome or multimorbidity? We're offering 5 positions in these areas to join our vibrant team at @mrc_ieu , @BristolUni. Details 👇
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Super excited to be working with Redcatch Community Garden in Knowle on this project! We're looking for co-creators (adults + 8-17 year olds) to create guidelines on what makes a safe space to support mental health and wellbeing. Interested? More info: https://t.co/pjrRmcp0sj
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📢 I'm hiring a Research Associate! 📢 Part-time (0.6 FTE) with funding until June 2026 To work on the Create for Confidence project, co-developing an art and wellbeing programme to help prevent anxiety and depression in schools 🎨 More info/apply:
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There's still time to apply for our fully funded PhD opportunity looking at gender and sex equity in research and health. Apply by 31st January @RobynWootton @BristolUniPsych @BristolUni
We have an exciting fully funded PhD opportunity investigating gender and sex equity in healthcare. At @BristolUniPsych supervised by myself and @RobynWootton Please retweet and apply by 31st January!
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Led by the talented @Ilaria5_92 & a large global team- we publish today a fresh look at early years parenting support . Key findings - to prevent child anxiety & depression-focus on relationships & waiting lists may make things worse https://t.co/353OiOKIQc
@ERC_Research
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