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Kirsten Cromie

Kirsten Cromie

  • Position: Research Statistician / Epidemiologist
  • Areas of expertise: Epidemiology; clinical data; advanced analytical methodology; cancer registry data; survivorship; late effects; causal inference; data linkage
  • Email: K.J.Cromie@leeds.ac.uk
  • Location: LIDA, Level 11 Worsely Building
  • Website: YSRCCYP | Twitter | LinkedIn | Googlescholar | ORCID

Profile

I joined the University as a Research Statistician/Epidemiologist in November 2019. I play a central role in developing and advancing research, innovation and impact within the field of oncology and biostatistics. During my time at the University of Leeds I have worked across several applied health research programmes within the field of maternal, paediatric and young adult health.  

I primarily work on the internationally recognised Yorkshire Specialist Register of Cancer in Children and Young People (YSRCCYP). As the YSRCCYP’s Principal Statistician I work collaboratively with academic and clinical colleagues to oversee and manage cancer epidemiology-related research projects. I also provide statistical consultancy for the Paediatric Intensive Care Audit Network (PICANet). 

In October 2020, I was awarded the Emma and Leslie Reid University Scholarship to fund a series of research relating to the prevention of heart disease amongst long-term childhood and young adult cancer survivors. Work undertaken for fufilment of my PhD used cancer registration data linked to regional and National administrative electronic healthcare datasets, including Hospital Epidode Statistics and longitudinal clinical data on blood biomarkers. 

Prior to joining the University of Leeds I obtained my undergraduate degree (BSc) in Biological Sciences at The University of Liverpool. I graduated with a first class degree in July 2018 before obtaining a Masters of Research (MRes) degree in Epidemiology at Newcastle University (Distinction). My research during this time focused on exploiting data from a large prospective cohort of over 60’s, to enhance understanding of the associations between visceral obesity and cardiometabolic risk factors.

Responsibilities

  • Principal Statistician (YSRCCYP)
  • Research Statistician (PICANet)

Research interests

My research interests lie in the application of novel and innovative statistical methodologies to investigate morbidity and mortality in childhood and young adults diagnosed with cancer. 

Qualifications

  • PhD Cancer Epidemiology (expected completion April 2025), University of Leeds
  • MRes Epidemiology (Distinction), Newcastle University
  • BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (First Class), University

Professional memberships

  • CCLG Epidemiology and Registry Group
  • NDRS Partnership Analyst
  • YSRCCYP Scientific Advisory Group

Student education

MBChB Research, Evaluation and Special Studies (RESS) Year 3 (RESS3) tutor.

MSc student supervision

Academic Clinical Fellowship supervision

Research groups and institutes

  • Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine