Natalie Banner, Lead, Understanding Patient Data Dr Natalie Banner leads Understanding Patient Data, an initiative hosted at the Wellcome Trust that aims to make uses of patient data more visible, understandable and trustworthy. Understanding Patient Data develops accessible information resources, undertakes engagement and attitudes research and seeks to influence data policy and governance. They work […]
Geert Bogaerts, Chef Executive Officer, PublicSpaces Geert Bogaerts is chef executive officer at PublicSpaces. PublicSpaces aims to reclaim the internet as a force for the common good and advocating a new internet that strengthens the public domain. PublicSpaces is adopting and supporting the development of a software ecosystem that’s based on its public values. It brings […]
Geoffrey Bowker, Professor of Informatics, UC Irvine & US Council for Big Data, Ethics & Society Geoffrey Bowker is professor of informatics at the University of California, Irvine, where he directs a laboratory for Values in the Design of Information Systems and Technology. He is also a member of the US Council for Big Data, […]
Mike Daly, senior statistician at theDepartment of Work and Pensions (DWP) Mike is a senior statistician at the Department of Work and Pensions. He has worked in DWP for many years and has wide experience of all areas of the Department’s work. He currently works in DWP’s Central Analysis and Science Strategy Unit, supporting the Department’s Chief […]
Katherine Davies, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Sheffield Katherine Davies is senior lecturer in sociology at The University of Sheffield. Katherine’s research focuses upon the complexities of personal relationships and she has a long-standing interest in qualitatively driven methodological approaches which can capture the lived experience of everyday lives and relationships
Todd Hartman, Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Methods, University of Sheffield Todd Hartman is senior lecturer in quantitative methods at The University of Sheffield. Todd is a political scientist and joined the Sheffield Methods Institute in 2014. Prior to this, he was Assistant Professor of Political Science at Appalachian State University and Director of Survey Research […]
Rhia Jones Rhia Jones is human data interaction lead at BBC Research & Development. She leads a programme of research that deals with critical questions arising from the increasing use of data at the BBC and in public service broadcasting more generally. She works with university and industry partners to conduct timely research that can […]
Tom MacInnes, Head of Data, Citizen Advice Tom MacInnes is head of data at Citizen Advice. He is the chief analyst at Citizen Advice, analysing data to improve services. Citizens Advice is a network of 316 independent charities throughout the United Kingdom that give free, confidential information and advice to assist people with money, legal, […]
Gaia Marcus, Head of National Data Strategy, DCMS (Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport) Gaia Marcus is the head of the National Data Strategy at the Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The aim of the National Data Strategy (NDS) is to drive the collective vision that will support the UK to […]
Adrian Price is head of regulatory strategy at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO is The UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.