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Qian Zhao
Research Associate

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Biography

Qian joined the Department of Health Sciences in April 2023.

Previously in his career, Qian worked as a Research Associate in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to develop a microsimulation Markov model to investigate the cost-effectiveness of incorporating automatic grading software in the systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong.

Qian also has 2 years’ industry experience in consultancy, specializing in developing early-stage and global core models in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, hemispheric infarction, urinary tract infection and obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to support the company submissions to different HTA bodies. 

Qualifications

  • BSc in Pharmacy Administration, China Pharmaceutical University
  • MSc in Health Economics and Decision Modelling, The University of Sheffield

Research

Overview

Qian’s research interests are statistical methods for trial-based economic evaluation and costing/quality of life analysis using patient-level data.

Projects

  • ACTIVE – A RCT assessing the effectiveness of internal plate fixation versus external fine wire fixation for the management of Type C, closed pilon fractures of the distal tibia
  • CASCADE - Case finding for depression in primary care
  • DIAMONDS - An RCT of the DIAMONDS Programme investigating the clinical and cost-effectiveness of the DIAMONDS intervention (diabetes self-management programme) for people with severe mental illnesses (SMI) and type 2 diabetes. 
  • FIRST
  • moreRESPECT - An RCT to investigate whether an intervention designed to promote sexual health for people with severe mental illness is clinically and cost effective. 
  • SOFFT: A randomized controlled trial to compare clinical and cost-effectiveness of suture fixation versus tension band wiring for simple olecranon fracture fixation in adults: The Simple Olecranon Fracture Fixation Trial (SOFFT) protocol

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Qian Zhao

Contact details

Qian Zhao
Research Associate

Tel: +44 (0) 1904 324437