About KT-EQUAL
We are a national consortium of UK researchers dedicated to improving quality life for older and disabled people.
We specialise in 'Knowledge Transfer' -- that is, making sure that the results of extensive research are translated into real, tangible benefits for older people themselves.
Our staff
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Professor Gail Mountain, DirectorGail is Professor of Health Services Research at the University of Sheffield. She directs KT-EQUAL. |
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Professor Trevor Cox, EPSRC Senior Media FellowTrevor is Professor of Acoustic Engineering at the University of Salford. He provides support and expertise in media communication across the consortium. |
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Professor Leela DamodaranLeela is Professor in the Department of Information Science at Loughborough University and head of the e-Society Research Group. She specialises in older people’s use of ICT. |
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Professor Rachel McCrindleRachel is Professor of Computer and Human Interaction at the University of Reading. Her main research interests are in health and wellbeing. |
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Professor John ClarksonJohn is Professor of Engineering Design at the University of Cambridge. |
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Professor Catharine Ward ThompsonCatharine Ward Thompson is Research Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh College of Art. Her main research interests are in the built environment. |
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Professor Christopher EcclestonChristopher is Professor of Psychology at the University of Bath. His main research interests are in self-management. |
Surinder Bangar, Research Co-ordinatorBangar works with the director to co-ordinate KT-EQUAL's activities. Bangar is based at the University of Sheffield. |
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Toby Wardman, Communications OfficerToby coordinates communications activities across the consortium, including publications, media relations, our website and social networking. Toby is based in York. |
Our advisors
We have an advisory group which meets several times a year. Their role is to review and steer our activities, and to provide support and expertise from outside the consortium.Our advisors are:
- Caroline Bernard, Programme Lead for Older People and Ageing at the National Development Team for Inclusion
- Sue Dunkerton, co-director of the Health Technologies and Medicines Knowledge Transfer Network
- Professor James Goodwin, Head of Research at Age UK
- Fiona Miller, Consumer Affairs Manager for BT Retail
- Jeremy Porteus, Director of the Housing Learning & Improvement Network
- Dr Theresa Shaw, Chief Executive of the Foundation of Nursing Studies
- Susan Soulsby, Engineering portfolio manager at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
- Professor Wendy Tindale, Clinical Director of Devices for Dignity
- David Wiggins of DRW Packaging Consultants
Dr Elizabeth White, Head of Research and Development at the College of Occupational Therapists
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