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- I am a ‘La Caixa’ Fellow pursuing a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Barcelona, + where I investigate reserve and resilience in aging. I have a background in psychology and global health + that has given me the opportunity to work in child TB in South Africa, cervical cancer in Peru, and dementia + prevention in the UK. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors and hiking in the mountains around + Barcelona.
+Hi! I am a full-stack engineer focussed on geospatial applications. I am currently working at BeZero Carbon as a Senior Data Engineer, where I build satellite imagery pipelines to assess carbon offset projects. I live in Barcelona, Spain, where I am learning Spanish, hiking, and drinking sangria.
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-Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death in Peru, and its treatment is physically and + emotionally demanding. In this study, we wanted to understand how women in Peru cope with breast cancer + treatment and what support they need.
+We found that women lacked information about breast cancer and its treatment and wanted more guidance from health + professionals. Women also experienced many challenging emotions that could be supported by social support + groups; however, not all women had access to these groups, and instead relied on friends and family for support. + We suggest that breast cancer programs provide more informational support to help women cope with breast cancer + treatment.
+Fields, B. C., Morse, R. M., Ortega, E., […] Paz-Soldan, V.A. (2023) “’I + wanted information’: Navigating Breast Cancer and Its Treatment in Lima, Peru.” BMC Women’s Health. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02321-3
+In many cervical cancer prevention programs, patients with positive screening results are referred to the + hospital for additional tests and treatment. However, in the Amazonian region of Peru, 70% of patients referred + to the hospital were not receiving the care they needed.
+In this study, we set out to understand why so many patients were not able to receive care. We found that, while + patients were strongly motivated, they encountered many challenges. One main challenge was an inadequate + registration system where there was often no information about each patients’ care. Other challenges were + structural, such as long wait times or doctor strikes. Others were financial, including high cost of travel to + the hospital, and others were cognitive, such as not receiving clear information from healthcare providers. We + suggest that cervical cancer programs focus on addressing these barriers.
+Morse, R. M., Jurczuk, M., Brown, J., […] Paz-Soldan, V.A., & the + Proyecto Precancer Study Group. “‘Day or night, no matter what, I will go”: Women’s perspectives on challenges + associated with receiving follow-up after abnormal cervical cancer screening results in Iquitos, Peru.” BMC + Women’s Health. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02414-z +
+An HPV based screen-and-treat approach with ablative therapy can prevent cervical cancer. Patients who test + positive for HPV, the cause of cervical cancer, can receive ablative therapy treatment at a clinic on the same + day. The WHO recommends this approach, but ablative therapy is new and, though it is safe, the experience + patients receive this treatment is not well understood.
+In this study, we aimed to understand whether patients found ablative therapy treatment acceptable and feasible. + We found that, although patients experienced minor side effects, they experienced satisfaction and relief, and + wanted this treatment to be available at more clinics.
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+ Morse, R. M., Brown, J., Nobel, H. E., […] Paz-Soldan, V.A., & the + Proyecto Precancer Study Group (2022). “Patient's perspectives on the acceptability and feasibility of an HPV + screen-and-treat approach to cervical cancer prevention in Iquitos, Peru.” BMC Women’s Health. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01943-3
+Dementia is a devastating disease that affects over 50 million people worldwide. However, up to one third of + cases can be prevented by addressing modifiable risk factors, such as poor diet and lack of physical activity. + Psychological factors that may increase dementia risk have received less attention. This study examined one of + them, self-reflection, which involves actively assessing your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We found + that older adults who engaged in more self-reflection had better memory performance and higher glucose + metabolism. These factors are both protective against Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.
+Demnitz-King, H., Gonneaud, J., Klimecki, O.M., […] Morse, R. M., […] + Marchant, N.L. & The Medit-Ageing Research Group (2022). “Self-reflection is Associated with Markers of + Alzheimer’s Disease in Cognitively Intact Older Adults.” Neurology. https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000200951
+HPV is a common sexually transmitted disease that can develop into cervical cancer. Most women will get an HPV + infection in their lifetime that their bodies will be able control. However, in some cases, women will need + treatment to help prevent HPV from developing into cervical cancer. An HPV infection can come from any past + sexual partner, even if a woman has been in a monogamous relationship for a long time. Despite how common HPV + is, HPV and cervical cancer are often stigmatized.
+In this study, we aimed to understand this stigma and explore its impact. We conducted our research in a + low-resource setting in Peru and found widespread stigma where HPV was considered a shameful and secretive + disease. The stigma blamed women for being promiscuous or men for being unfaithful, and was reinforced by + patients, community members, healthcare workers and policies. This stigma sometimes stopped women from getting + screened for HPV.
+We propose that cervical cancer prevention programs address stigma throughout the healthcare system and, instead + of focusing on associations between HPV and sexual behaviors, provide comprehensive information about HPV and + offer screening to all eligible women, regardless of sexual history.
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+ Morse, R. M., Brown, J., Gage, J.C., […] Paz-Soldan, V.A., & the + Proyecto Precancer Study Group. “‘Easy women get it’: pre-existing stigma associated with HPV and cervical + cancer in a low-resource setting prior to implementation of an HPV screen-and-treat program.” BMC Public Health. + http://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17324-w
+Children with TB and their caregivers are aware of the importance of treatment, but TB treatment for children is + often difficult, with drugs that have an unpleasant tastes and serious side effects. As a result, many children + fail to complete their full treatment, despite their initial motivation, and face risk of developing drug + resistant TB or serious health complications. In this article, we suggest using a mobile app to improve + children’s experience of and adherence to TB treatment in South Africa. Our app suggestion features an avatar, + rewards, and social support to address common challenges in TB treatment and improve the well-being of children + and their caregivers throughout the process.
+Morse, R. M., Myburgh, H., Reubi, D., […] Hoddinott, G. (2020). + “Opportunities for Mobile App–Based Adherence Support for Children with Tuberculosis in South Africa.” JMIR + MHealth and UHealth. https://doi.org/10.2196/19154
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