
Amy Furness
Scientific
About Amy Furness:
I am Amy, I am currently a researcher in Sheffield, focusing on health inequalities that are effecting women and children.
Experience
Midwifery researcher, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield. March 2022- Current
- Working on a project funded by the NHS Race and Health Observatory investigating the impact of neonatal skin colour on tests conducted on newborns.
- Interviewing and transcribing interviews with key stakeholders, ensuring accurate representation of perspectives.
- Writing high-quality reports and article production to publishable standards.
- Experienced in organising and facilitating impactful stakeholder meetings.
Weight Management Practitioner, Live Lighter, Sheffield. August 2021- March 2022
- Delivering evidence-based nutrition sessions and tailored individual advice to adults and children above a healthy weight range.
- Responsible for creating all the resources and the session formatting of the family program.
- Whilst undertaking this role I enhanced my ability to work within a team and develop my oral and written communicationskills.
Health and Wellbeing Coach, REED wellbeing, Sheffield. April 2021- September 2022
- Delivering an online group-based diabetes prevention program.
- Coaching individuals and groups to identify solutions and develop knowledge and skills to support behavioural change.
- This role has developed my organisation, enthusiasm and enhanced my communication style.
Education
MSc Nutrition & Public Health Management - Sheffield Hallam University 2020-2021
Accredited by the AfN. Grade: Distinction (78%)
Dissertation title: An exploration of social marketing and the acceptance of public breastfeeding. Supervisor: Cecile Morris
BSc Food & Nutrition - Sheffield Hallam University 2016- 2020
Accredited by the IFST. First Class Honours.
Research Project: Tackling childhood obesity education: is the KS3 food curriculum fit for purpose? Supervisor: Lucy Bolsover.
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