Claire Mc Callum
About Claire Mc Callum
Claire McCallum serves as the Digital Health Lead and R&D Fellow at ZINC, where she focuses on evaluating health outcomes in commercial settings. She has a background in psychology and digital health, holding a PhD from the University of Glasgow and experience in academia and research.
Work at Zinc
Claire Mc Callum has been serving as the Digital Health Lead and R&D Fellow at ZINC since 2022. In this role, she focuses on integrating digital health solutions to enhance patient care and health outcomes. Her work involves leading research and development initiatives that aim to optimize digital tools for managing health conditions. This position is based in both Bristol and London, allowing her to collaborate with various stakeholders in the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Claire Mc Callum holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Digital Health from the University of Glasgow, which she completed from 2014 to 2018. Prior to her PhD, she earned a Master of Arts (Hons) in Psychology from the same institution, studying from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both psychological principles and digital health technologies, enabling her to evaluate health outcomes effectively.
Background
Before joining ZINC, Claire Mc Callum worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Northumbria University from 2018 to 2021. During this time, she developed, evaluated, and optimized a smartphone application designed for self-managing long-term health conditions. Additionally, she served as a Digital Health Lecturer at the University of Bristol for one year, from 2021 to 2022, where she contributed to the academic development of future professionals in the field.
Research Focus
Claire Mc Callum's research interests include evaluating health outcomes in relation to profit and social impact within commercial settings. She emphasizes the importance of conducting rapid and rigorous scientific research that can be applied in real-world environments. This focus aligns with her role at ZINC, where she aims to bridge the gap between digital health innovations and practical applications in healthcare.