Lucy Davies
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About Lucy
Lucy Davies is an NIHR Doctoral Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellow and Research Radiographer at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester. She specializes in radiotherapy research, focusing on improving outcomes for paediatric cancer survivors.
Full Name: Lucy Davies
Current Role: NIHR Doctoral Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellow | Research Radiographer
Organisation: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust & The University of Manchester
Email: l.davies33@nhs.net
Research Topic: Facial asymmetry from childhood radiotherapy treatments
NHS R&D Programme: HEE North West ICA Pre-doctoral Bridging Programme
Year of Cohort: 2023
Achievements and Research Impact
Lucy was awarded the HEE/NIHR Doctoral Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowship (NIHR304075) for her project “Facial Asymmetry in Childhood Cancer Survivors Treated with Radiotherapy,” commencing 1st October 2024 (due September 2027). Her paper “Does the presence of Magtrace preclude adaptive breast radiotherapy on an MR-Linac?” (Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences) was selected as Editor’s Choice: Top Case Report for 2024 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2024.101716.
Publications:
Key publications available via ResearchGate profile, including her award-winning 2024 Editor’s Choice paper on Magtrace compatibility with MR-Linac adaptive breast radiotherapy.
Reflections on the NHS R&D NW Programme
Lucy credits the Bridging Scheme with comprehensively preparing her project, training, and development, directly enabling her successful NIHR DCAF application. She expresses deep gratitude for this pivotal opportunity in her clinical academic journey.
Professional Goals
Short/Medium-term (12-36 months):
- Complete PhD impacting paediatric radiotherapy late effects
- Lead qualitative study as Chief Investigator on living with facial deformation
- Build evidence to improve outcomes/quality of life for survivors
- Establish global collaborations with leading paediatric centres
Long-term (36+ months):
Serve as Manchester AHP Doctoral Academy faculty to mentor/supervise AHP researchers
Become research leader in facial deformation and paediatric radiotherapy late effects
Join international collaborative working group
Congratulations to Lucy Davies for securing her NIHR Doctoral Fellowship, earning Editor’s Choice recognition for her impactful publication, and demonstrating exceptional leadership in paediatric radiotherapy research to enhance survivors’ lives.
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