Anna De Simoni
@Anna_De_Simoni
#GP and clinical academic @QMUL. I use multidisciplinary approaches to #DigitalHealth and online #Peersupport in #PrimaryCare, guided by #PPI
Our new network-based theory of 'social medical capital': that is "The advantages that any user (patient or caregiver) can gain from participation in the social networks provided by online health communities" bit.ly/3f7QEg7 @nishanthsastry @AUKCAR @just_TUX

Air pollution is a silent threat to patients’ health - talking about it should be part of routine care. Great to see practical advice from @RCPhysicians on how clinicians can confidently raise the topic. 📘View the 10 top tips below! #AirPollution #RespiratoryHealth #CARRii
Wondering how to discuss the health impacts and health risks of air pollution with your patients? Our report ‘A breath of fresh air’ offers ten top tips for clean air communications to support clinicians to have vital conversations about air pollution and health Read now:…
Wondering how to discuss the health impacts and health risks of air pollution with your patients? Our report ‘A breath of fresh air’ offers ten top tips for clean air communications to support clinicians to have vital conversations about air pollution and health Read now:…
🕵️Psssssst - calling all UK early career investigators: presenting research at the #ERSCongress 2025 in Amsterdam? 🇳🇱 Applications for our @aluk_research travel awards are now live💷- apply through our @FlexiGrant portal: asthmaandlunguk.flexigrant.com/default.aspx (pass it on!) 🕵️
Many patients with #asthma turn to Online Health Communities. Moderators play a crucial role in guiding and protecting them. As healthcare expands to digital spaces, more research&support is needed jmir.org/2025/1/e58167 @QMUL_WIPH @asthmalunguk @HealthUnlocked @NIHRresearch
Prof Rohini Mathur @Ladyroho has made the Top Twenty in Data & Tech, an initiative by Women in Data that celebrates inspirational, trailblazing, dedicated women 🎉
Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam takes the stage at the #CARRiiLaunch, sharing insightful information on COVID-19 and the power of collaboration. Strong partnerships drive successful outcomes in healthcare! #HealthcareInnovation #TransformingRespiratoryHealth
Great turnout for the #CARRiiLaunch! What an amazing setting at the House of Commons to discuss the future of respiratory health. Looking forward to the afternoon ahead! #HealthcareInnovation #TransformingRespiratoryCare
Next up at the #CARRiiLaunch: Co-Director Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh introduces CARRii and shares the missions and visions to tackle respiratory health. Exciting steps towards better respiratory health! #HealthcareInnovation #TransformingRespiratoryCare
An amazing start to the #CARRiiLaunch! Jim Shannon MP opens the event, sharing powerful stats on the NHS and respiratory health. Important conversations ahead! #HealthcareInnovation #RespiratoryHealth
Exciting day ahead! The CARRii team has arrived at the House of Commons, ready to set up for our launch. Stay tuned for an incredible event! #CARRiiLaunch #HouseOfCommons #TransformingRespiratoryCare
Using deep learning, we found that #superusers in online health communities drive positive engagement #peersupport #asthma #respiratoryconditions jmir.org/2025/1/e56038
What a brilliant day with our CARRii leadership team. Great discussion, collaboration, and shared vision for the future. Exciting things to come… #CARRii #Innovation #Collaboration
Exciting day today at the @UniofOxford for our CARRii workshop. Our 2 co-directors Aziz and Chris are kicking things off with a presentation about #CARRii and how we aim to change the future of respiratory health. #CARRii #workshop #impact #respiratoryhealth #innovation
Leo and Laura, members of the #CARRii executive team, are sharing their thoughts on impact and how CARRi can make a difference. ‘Respiratory is the area with a greater potential for impact, in terms of inequalities, winter pressures and upside for the NHS’ #CARRii #impact #PPIE
Many congratulations to Professor Sir Jack Cuzick CBE FRS and Professor Peter Sasieni CBE, both from @QMUL_WIPH, who have been recognised for services to Epidemiology and Early Detection of cancer in the New Year Honours List. We are incredibly proud of them both!
Development of the face-to-face component and recruitment strategy of a primary care digital social intervention for patients with asthma: Qualitative focus groups and interviews with stakeholders tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…