PhD, Epidemiology
University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
MSc, Psychological Research Methods
The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
BSc, Psychology
Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Katie Druce has over a decade of experience in healthcare research, including research relating to patient-centered outcomes and musculoskeletal epidemiology. Dr. Druce has experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, as well as supporting submissions to health authorities, including developing COA evidence dossiers and briefing books to support regulatory meetings. As a research scientist at RTI-HS, she brings considerable end-to-end research experience in development of protocols and study materials, engagement with patient and public involvement groups, data collection and analysis, and project delivery.
Prior to joining RTI-HS, Dr Druce had considerable experience researching patient-reported symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and mood. Her work has been published in Rheumatology, PLoS ONE, JMIR, PAIN and BMJ OPEN, among other journals.