Patrick Kierkegaard, PhD
Dr Patrick Kierkegaard is an Implementation Science researcher and Team Leader for the Cancer Technology Catalyst programme at the Cancer Research UK Convergence Science Centre at Imperial College London and the Institute of Cancer Research.
In his research, he examines issues related to the adoption, utilisation, and structuring of new health care interventions, as well as the planning, organization, and structure of healthcare delivery.
The objective of his work is to make the health care system more patient-centered, reduce cancer disparities, and align technological advancements with both the work of health care providers and patients.
Prior to joining Imperial College London, Dr Kierkegaard worked at the University of Michigan, where he examined the mechanisms underpinning clinical decision-making and physician social networks in secondary care settings. He holds a doctorate from the University of Copenhagen and Masters from the University of Bath.