I am pleased to be back at HDI working on a variety of projects, actively promoting the outstanding work of the HDI team, and raising awareness of the importance of utilising health data for the benefit of patients, clinicians, and the public. Outside work, I enjoy netball and yoga, walking our retired greyhounds, spending time with my family, and going to the theatre or to watch live comedy.
Karen Clements
Project Manager and Communications Lead
Karen has over 20 years of experience in cancer audits and research within the NHS, where she has taken on a diverse range of responsibilities. Her roles have encompassed project management, data collection and analysis, securing funding, contract management, information governance, and communications. More recently, Karen has expanded her expertise to include molecular research, working on the International Cancer Grand Challenges PRECISION Study.
Throughout her career, Karen has worked closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the health, academic and charity sectors. She has effectively disseminated the findings of these collaborative projects through publications, presentations and promotional activities. She is also currently pursuing a PhD by Published Work.
Karen has recently returned to HDI as Project Manager and Communications Lead, having previously managed the National Audit of Breast Cancer in Older Patients (NABCOP).
Education and awards
- APM Project Management Qualification, Association for Project Management
- AgilePM Foundation Award, APMG International
- Postgraduate Award in Techniques and Applications of Molecular Biology, University of Warwick
- Postgraduate Award in Clinical Oncology, University of Warwick
- BSc Hons Psychology, University of Birmingham
Publications:
Evidence into practice: a national cohort study of NICE-recommended oncological drug therapy utilisation among women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in England
Completeness of endocrine therapy information in the Primary Care Prescription Database (PCPD) and secondary care treatment datasets: A national population-based cohort study using routine healthcare data
Variation in Rates of Post-Mastectomy Radiotherapy Among Women with Early Invasive Breast Cancer in England and Wales: A Population-Based Cohort Study.
Projects:
PEUGIC Root Cause Analysis
The National Audit of Breast Cancer in Older Patients
Further information:
Linkedin profile