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Personal Statement
I am a Professor of Digital Health and Wellness in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) at University of Strathclyde.
I am founder and one of the directors of the Digital Health and Wellness Group (DHaWG) at Strathclyde who are leading multidisciplinary researchers in the area of user centered design, evaluation and implementation of a range of technologies for supporting health and wellbeing of individuals and the population.
My background is in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and the focus of my work is on usability and user experience (how technologies can be designed and developed to be more evidence based and how their impact on the individual and on society can be properly evaluated at scale). I am experienced in the design and evaluation of smarthome technology and independent living services and solutions such as telecare and telehealth.
I conduct both controlled empirical lab based usability testing of interactive products and technologies and a range of qualitative user experience research methods (including questionnaire design and analysis and co-design methods with specific end user groups such as children, older adults and patients).
I have a strong background in working with external clients and stakeholders including NHS, charities and health and social care practitioners to generate requirements for and evaluate the impact of large projects.
I am really interested in the social and technical barriers and facilitators to getting health technologies to work in practice in the real world and how we can evaluate them robustly but more quickly so that innovative ideas can have real impact.
Research Interests
Marilyn has over 20 years experience in the user centered design and evaluation of interactive technologies. She has been involved in various projects involving smart home technology, mobile lifestyle app design and development and the implementation and evaluation of telecare, telehealth and assisted living technologies both in the lab and 'in the wild'.
Teaching Interests
Marilyn is currently course director for a taught Masters in Digital Health Systems. She has taught at all levels but specialises in level 1 UG and level 5 PG teaching including Information Management and Database Fundamentals, Human Computer Interaction, and Design of Usable Systems. She has supervised 5 PhDs (2 completed so far) and over 100 level 4 and level 5 final year projects.
Industrial Relevance
Marilyn is an impact champion at Strathclyde and has worked with several stakeholders including Scottish Government, third sector organisatons, local SMEs and international companies to design, develop and deliver digtial health solutions that scale. Marilyn also serves as an academic advisor on the Digital Health Institutes Commercialisation Strategy group and has previously served as academic advisor to the Scottish Governments National Telecare Programme Board.
Expertise & Capabilities
Marilyn has a strong background in mixed methods for (i) capturing, prioritising, and translating user requirements and needs for technology design, (ii) project managing implementation of digital health technologies and (iii) evaluating the impact and effectiveness of digtial health both in the lab and at scale.
Academic / Professional qualifications
Marilyn has a first class BSc degree in Psychology (Glasgow 1998), a PhD in Computing Science (Glasgow 2002) and a post graduate diploma in academic practice meaning she is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). She is also an active member of the Asscociation for Computing Machinery (ACM).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Honorary Senior Clinical Research Fellow, University of Glasgow
1 Apr 2014 → 31 Dec 2015
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Personalised response monitoring in oncology: co-creating clincal trials in advanced breast cancer (PREMIO) (HORIZON-MISS-2023_CANCER)
Maguire, R. (Principal Investigator), Lennon, M. (Co-investigator) & Miller, M. (Co-investigator)
1/01/24 → 31/12/29
Project: Research
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MRC-GAN: Causal Counterfactual visualisation for human causal decision making – A case study in healthcare
Dong, F. (Principal Investigator), Lennon, M. (Co-investigator) & Maguire, R. (Co-investigator)
1/07/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Digital mental health interventions for adolescents in low- and middle-income countries: scoping review
Wani, C., McCann, L., Lennon, M. & Radu, C., 29 Oct 2024, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research. 26, 20 p., e51376.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2350 A scoping review of guidelines and resources to promote evidence-based prescribing for older people with sensory impairment
Morrison, B., Asante, E., Lennon, M. & Watson, M., 8 Aug 2024, In: Age and Ageing. 53, Supplement_3Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference abstract › peer-review
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Data for "Towards Designing Mobile Apps for Independent Travel: Exploring Current Barriers and Opportunities for Supporting Young Adults with Down’s Syndrome"
KHAN, A. M. (Creator), Dunlop, M. (Supervisor) & Lennon, M. (Supervisor), University of Strathclyde, 25 Jun 2021
DOI: 10.15129/9b946240-b42b-4a3b-8606-7cc87e2254de
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Prizes
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Best Paper Award (most replicable scientific paper)
Lennon, M. (Recipient), 7 Apr 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Emerald Outstanding Paper Award
Lennon, M. (Recipient), 29 Jun 2013
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Activities
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Accelerate Schools Programme Computer Science Challenge 2024
Nicol, E. (Contributor), Rai, H. (Contributor), Lennon, M. (Contributor), Lambert, A. (Contributor) & Levine, J. (Contributor)
24 Jun 2024 → 28 Jun 2024Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Education Outreach
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Accelerate Schools Programme Computer Science Challenge
Lennon, M. (Recipient), Anderson, D. (Contributor), Nicol, E. (Contributor) & Rai, H. (Contributor)
19 Jun 2023 → 23 Jun 2023Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Education Outreach