Dr Emma Francis
@emmarubyfrancis.bsky.social
Research Fellow in Behavioural Science, UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social / PhD in Psychiatric Epidemiology and Genetics @ucl.ac.uk Research interests: Behaviour Change, Research Culture, Mental Health
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Views are my own.
Reposted by Dr Emma Francis
Dear biomedical colleagues,
Please refrain from doing or judging observational research until you've properly learnt about confounding bias & selection bias.
TEST: if you can't explain these concepts using causal diagrams, it's probably not safe to conduct or interpret observational data analyses.
Please refrain from doing or judging observational research until you've properly learnt about confounding bias & selection bias.
TEST: if you can't explain these concepts using causal diagrams, it's probably not safe to conduct or interpret observational data analyses.
October 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Dear biomedical colleagues,
Please refrain from doing or judging observational research until you've properly learnt about confounding bias & selection bias.
TEST: if you can't explain these concepts using causal diagrams, it's probably not safe to conduct or interpret observational data analyses.
Please refrain from doing or judging observational research until you've properly learnt about confounding bias & selection bias.
TEST: if you can't explain these concepts using causal diagrams, it's probably not safe to conduct or interpret observational data analyses.
@catdavies.bsky.social sharing that it's important we have senior leadership buy-in for research culture change to happen.
Whilst there are some incentives for people to have good practice, there is still a way to go to recognize this formally (aka in promotions). #IRCC2025
Whilst there are some incentives for people to have good practice, there is still a way to go to recognize this formally (aka in promotions). #IRCC2025
September 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
@catdavies.bsky.social sharing that it's important we have senior leadership buy-in for research culture change to happen.
Whilst there are some incentives for people to have good practice, there is still a way to go to recognize this formally (aka in promotions). #IRCC2025
Whilst there are some incentives for people to have good practice, there is still a way to go to recognize this formally (aka in promotions). #IRCC2025
Great analogy from @catdavies.bsky.social, Outgoing Dean for Research Culture, @universityofleeds.bsky.social: 'The same boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg' Aka we shouldn't assume the same intervention works everywhere and for everyone! #IRCC2025
September 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Great analogy from @catdavies.bsky.social, Outgoing Dean for Research Culture, @universityofleeds.bsky.social: 'The same boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg' Aka we shouldn't assume the same intervention works everywhere and for everyone! #IRCC2025
New upcoming report to be published early next year by @wellcometrust.bsky.social in partnership with @manchester.ac.uk about mid career researchers and how they can be supported #IRCC2025
September 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
New upcoming report to be published early next year by @wellcometrust.bsky.social in partnership with @manchester.ac.uk about mid career researchers and how they can be supported #IRCC2025
Next up - panel session! Professor Grace Mulcahy (Chair of Research culture initiatives, UCD) shares "we need to factor in the wider eco-system too. The publishing practices, impact of paper pills...We need to involve our community, funders and those that impact our research cultures." #IRCC2025
September 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Next up - panel session! Professor Grace Mulcahy (Chair of Research culture initiatives, UCD) shares "we need to factor in the wider eco-system too. The publishing practices, impact of paper pills...We need to involve our community, funders and those that impact our research cultures." #IRCC2025
Question asked: What are the challenges we face with different definitions of research culture across the world - Prof Steven Hill acknowledged that resource allocation is difficult if we don't agree on the definition we are using. "We don't know what is making the biggest difference" #IRCC2025
September 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Question asked: What are the challenges we face with different definitions of research culture across the world - Prof Steven Hill acknowledged that resource allocation is difficult if we don't agree on the definition we are using. "We don't know what is making the biggest difference" #IRCC2025
Keynote by Prof Steven Hill (Director of Research, Research England) who shared the importance of embedding research culture at the department and at an institution level. Report coming in a few weeks which will be great to read for all, not just those who work in research culture #IRCC2025
September 17, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Keynote by Prof Steven Hill (Director of Research, Research England) who shared the importance of embedding research culture at the department and at an institution level. Report coming in a few weeks which will be great to read for all, not just those who work in research culture #IRCC2025
Attending the International Research Culture Conference 2025 today at Warwick University where our @ucl-cbc.bsky.social project on targeting collaborative research leadership is being presented (poster board 10) by our colleague Huner Erdinch! #IRCC2025
September 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Attending the International Research Culture Conference 2025 today at Warwick University where our @ucl-cbc.bsky.social project on targeting collaborative research leadership is being presented (poster board 10) by our colleague Huner Erdinch! #IRCC2025
Dr Rachel Knowles recommends researchers read Prof Miles Witham's @oldertrialsprof.bsky.social guidance that focuses on inclusive COVID-19 research, however has checklists applicable to all research: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjo...
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
bmjopen.bmj.com
April 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Dr Rachel Knowles recommends researchers read Prof Miles Witham's @oldertrialsprof.bsky.social guidance that focuses on inclusive COVID-19 research, however has checklists applicable to all research: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjo...
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
Dr Rachel Knowles, Lead for Clinical Research Policy, Ethics and Governance at the MRC, is up next and discusses ways to address under-representation in research, sharing “Inclusion is essential for a high performing research and innovation system.”
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Dr Rachel Knowles, Lead for Clinical Research Policy, Ethics and Governance at the MRC, is up next and discusses ways to address under-representation in research, sharing “Inclusion is essential for a high performing research and innovation system.”
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
Many funders, including @nihr.bsky.social, signpost researchers to the INCLUDE ethnicity framework to improve trial delivery for under-served groups says Prof Talia Isaacs: www.trialforge.org/trial-divers...
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
The INCLUDE Ethnicity Framework • Trial Forge
SCOPE The INCLUDE Ethnicity Framework aims to help trial teams think specifically about which ethnic groups should be included in their trial for its results to be widely applicable, and what challeng...
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April 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Many funders, including @nihr.bsky.social, signpost researchers to the INCLUDE ethnicity framework to improve trial delivery for under-served groups says Prof Talia Isaacs: www.trialforge.org/trial-divers...
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
Prof Talia Isaacs discusses how they found within research the focus is often not on WHO is taking part in studies but more whether there is sufficient power to detect an effect
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Prof Talia Isaacs discusses how they found within research the focus is often not on WHO is taking part in studies but more whether there is sufficient power to detect an effect
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
#UCLEqualities @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
Today, I'm attending an Inclusive Research and Recruitment workshop run by UCL Centre for Equality Research @uclbrainscience.bsky.social Will try and post learnings throughout!
April 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Today, I'm attending an Inclusive Research and Recruitment workshop run by UCL Centre for Equality Research @uclbrainscience.bsky.social Will try and post learnings throughout!
Reposted by Dr Emma Francis
What has been the lasting impact of the Covid pandemic on our mental health?
Prof @susanmichie.bsky.social, director of @ucl-cbc.bsky.social, spoke to BBC Radio London about the lasting challenges.
🔗 Listen from 19 min, 15 sec:
Prof @susanmichie.bsky.social, director of @ucl-cbc.bsky.social, spoke to BBC Radio London about the lasting challenges.
🔗 Listen from 19 min, 15 sec:
Eddie Nestor - 17/03/2025 - BBC Sounds
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March 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
What has been the lasting impact of the Covid pandemic on our mental health?
Prof @susanmichie.bsky.social, director of @ucl-cbc.bsky.social, spoke to BBC Radio London about the lasting challenges.
🔗 Listen from 19 min, 15 sec:
Prof @susanmichie.bsky.social, director of @ucl-cbc.bsky.social, spoke to BBC Radio London about the lasting challenges.
🔗 Listen from 19 min, 15 sec:
Received the news that my PhD paper received enough citations to be considered a Top Cited Article #TheJCPP @acamh.bsky.social Read it here onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #TopCitedArticle #Wiley
<em>Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry</em> | ACAMH Pediatric Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background Researchers use both subjective self-report and objective measures, such as official records, to investigate the impact of childhood adversity on psychopathology. However, it is unclear w...
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March 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Received the news that my PhD paper received enough citations to be considered a Top Cited Article #TheJCPP @acamh.bsky.social Read it here onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #TopCitedArticle #Wiley
In honour of International Women's Day, I'm re-sharing a blog I wrote last year for @acamh.bsky.social about the need to invest in women researchers and leaders: www.acamh.org/blog/lets-ta...
#IWD25
#IWD25
Let’s Talk About the Need to Invest in Women Researchers and Leaders
Every International Women’s Day, there is a call to retain talented women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, with strategies and proposals often given by influential o...
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March 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
In honour of International Women's Day, I'm re-sharing a blog I wrote last year for @acamh.bsky.social about the need to invest in women researchers and leaders: www.acamh.org/blog/lets-ta...
#IWD25
#IWD25
Reposted by Dr Emma Francis
Are you interested in learning how AI can be used to improve behavioural research? 📈 There is time to register for BR-UK’s webinar tomorrow at 1:30pm BST with speakers @jannahastings.bsky.social, @susanmichie.bsky.social and @robertjwest.bsky.social.
Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Are you interested in learning how AI can be used to improve behavioural research? 📈 There is time to register for BR-UK’s webinar tomorrow at 1:30pm BST with speakers @jannahastings.bsky.social, @susanmichie.bsky.social and @robertjwest.bsky.social.
Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Reposted by Dr Emma Francis
I guess I'm a doctor now??
Huge thanks to the best lab for all the memories over the last 4 years and for the sweetest messages 🥹
@giuliapiazza.bsky.social @emmarubyfrancis.bsky.social @andrealle.bsky.social @josejmorosoli.bsky.social @jessiebaldwin.bsky.social @kxlim.bsky.social
Huge thanks to the best lab for all the memories over the last 4 years and for the sweetest messages 🥹
@giuliapiazza.bsky.social @emmarubyfrancis.bsky.social @andrealle.bsky.social @josejmorosoli.bsky.social @jessiebaldwin.bsky.social @kxlim.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 10:47 AM
I guess I'm a doctor now??
Huge thanks to the best lab for all the memories over the last 4 years and for the sweetest messages 🥹
@giuliapiazza.bsky.social @emmarubyfrancis.bsky.social @andrealle.bsky.social @josejmorosoli.bsky.social @jessiebaldwin.bsky.social @kxlim.bsky.social
Huge thanks to the best lab for all the memories over the last 4 years and for the sweetest messages 🥹
@giuliapiazza.bsky.social @emmarubyfrancis.bsky.social @andrealle.bsky.social @josejmorosoli.bsky.social @jessiebaldwin.bsky.social @kxlim.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Emma Francis
The peer review system no longer works to guarantee academic rigour - a different approach is needed: Introducing MetaROR
theconversation.com/the-peer-rev...
theconversation.com/the-peer-rev...
The peer review system no longer works to guarantee academic rigour - a different approach is needed
Peer review is often assumed to guarantee quality, but it doesn’t always work so well in practice.
theconversation.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:07 PM
The peer review system no longer works to guarantee academic rigour - a different approach is needed: Introducing MetaROR
theconversation.com/the-peer-rev...
theconversation.com/the-peer-rev...
First post on @bsky.app! 😀
Brief intro - recently gained my PhD in psych epidemiology and genetics from @uclofficial.bsky.social and now work at @ucl-cbc.bsky.social as a Research Fellow improving research culture through behavioural science! Keen to connect with likeminded people!
Brief intro - recently gained my PhD in psych epidemiology and genetics from @uclofficial.bsky.social and now work at @ucl-cbc.bsky.social as a Research Fellow improving research culture through behavioural science! Keen to connect with likeminded people!
November 25, 2024 at 1:15 PM
First post on @bsky.app! 😀
Brief intro - recently gained my PhD in psych epidemiology and genetics from @uclofficial.bsky.social and now work at @ucl-cbc.bsky.social as a Research Fellow improving research culture through behavioural science! Keen to connect with likeminded people!
Brief intro - recently gained my PhD in psych epidemiology and genetics from @uclofficial.bsky.social and now work at @ucl-cbc.bsky.social as a Research Fellow improving research culture through behavioural science! Keen to connect with likeminded people!