Research
Research groups
Research interests
- Quantitative Research Methods and Health Survey Data Analysis
- Multilevel Modelling and Longitudinal Analysis of Health Outcomes
- Application of Statistical and Machine Learning Methods in Healthcare and Social Science Research
- Geospatial Data Modelling; Statistical Inference with Geo-masked Data: Preserving Respondent Confidentiality
- Statistical Consultation and Collaboration in Interdisciplinary Research
Current research
In Jamal's current research, he is engaged in several projects funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and Innovate UK. Notably, he is a co-applicant in the successful NIHR-funded project titled "IneQUIty in end of life care for children: Investigating experiences and families’ Needs after sudden and unexpecTEd deaTh in children and young people – the QUINTET study." His role includes statistical support and aiding analysis, particularly in Work Package 3 (WP3). Additionally, he is a co-applicant on several projects currently under review by NIHR, including a feasibility study on integrating the Living with Long Term Conditions scale into routine care for under-served groups with type 2 diabetes, and initiatives focusing on predicting nurse staffing requirements and stroke prevention.
Furthermore, Jamal contributes as a statistician to various projects, participating in statistical analysis, interpretation, and paper writing. Some noteworthy involvements include uncovering trajectory groups and quality of life predictors in breast, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and gynaecological cancers, developing modules to assess Health-Related Quality of Life in adolescents and young adults with cancer, and investigating the impact of different treatments on health-related quality of life in prostate cancer patients. These research endeavors collectively aim to enhance understanding and care across diverse health conditions and demographics.
His dedication to advancing statistical methodologies and applying them to pressing healthcare issues underscores his commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare practices in the UK and beyond.