Team
The research is being carried out by Kate Weiner and Lauren White (University of Sheffield), Catherine Will (University of Sussex) and Flis Henwood (University of Brighton). We are sociologists interested in the ways that people look after their own health and the place that technologies might have in this.
Kate Weiner
The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield
Kate is interested in the construction of biomedical knowledge and the interplay between lay and professional knowledge, user-technology relations, and health identities and responsibilities. She has previously undertaken research in the areas of genetics, heart disease and patient’s organisations.
Flis Henwood
University of Brighton
University of Brighton
Flis’ research interests lie in the design, development and use of information and communications technologies (ICTs) in everyday work and life settings. Her previous research focuses include the creation of primary care electronic patient records, and the information and support needs of carers of people with dementia.
Catherine Will
University of Sussex
University of Sussex
Catherine works on health technology, practices and participation. She is particularly interested in knowledge production – how people experiment or develop their understanding of their world – and the moments when knowledge claims are linked with the negotiation of standards or policies.
Lauren White
The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield
Lauren is interested in the experiences of health and illness in everyday life. She is particularly interested in the public and private negotiations of health, the everyday routines of monitoring and interactions with materials. Her previous work has explored how individuals living with IBS negotiate their symptoms in daily life.