Andy Skinner

digital projects lead for Cancer Research UK at University of Bristol | food & drink | art & design | husband & dad

[Andy Skinner @AndyLSkinner]

@JeremyFarrar Beautiful shots Jeremy!!

[Chris Stone @ChrisStone_UoB]

Our smartwatch ecological momentary assessment system allows low-burden, high-engagement measurement of real-life behaviour. More innovative work from @BrisCancerEpi and MRC IEU (https://t.co/lemXqSjYBW) with @AndyLSkinner
@BristolUniPsych
https://t.co/zhEVXfJs6i

[University of Bristol @BristolUni]

Smartwatches could be a game-changer in alcohol intervention!⌚New research shows they offer a more accurate way to track drinking habits than traditional methods. With alcohol harm costing the NHS £3.5B annually, tech like 'AlcoWatch' could help.🍻

https://t.co/W04kYETcb2

[Andy Skinner @AndyLSkinner]

A great team effort, made possible by support from @BrisCancerEpi, with funding from @CR_UK

[Chris Stone @ChrisStone_UoB]

Our smartwatch smoking relapse intervention is in the news today, including front-page of The Times and a report on Channel 4 News. Published in JMIR Formative Research with @AndyLSkinner @FelixNaughton @RositaShakita @AngelaAttwood @joe__matthews @MarcusMunafo. @BristolUniPsych

[Andy Skinner @AndyLSkinner]

@macordero Thanks so much Miguel!! A great team effort 🙂 Hope all’s good with you!!

[University of Bristol @BristolUni]

New Year, new habits? 🚭

New research has shown smartwatches could help smokers quit by detecting smoking motions & delivering timely relapse prevention messages. ⌚

More info ⬇️

https://t.co/uyKNeyiOiV

@BristolTARG @mrc_ieu @CR_UK

[Chris Stone @ChrisStone_UoB]

Smartwatch smoking relapse intervention developed in @BristolTARG and @BrisCancerEpi will be presented at the @SSA_Addiction annual conference in Newcastle on Thursday @BristolUniPsych @BristolUni @CR_UK #SSAConf2024

[Andy Skinner @AndyLSkinner]

Hi @MarkTaylorFood any suggestions for good places to eat in St Ives? Will be there for a couple of days. Thanks, and hope alls well!

[ICEP @BrisCancerEpi]

Join us as a Senior Lecturer in Cancer Epidemiology - Application deadline is 27 Oct

[Charlotte Summers @charlot_summers]

#BabyLossAwarenessWeek #WaveOfLight

[Bristol Digital Futures Institute @DigiFutures]

Congrats to Hannah Sallis, Robyn Wootton, Andy Skinner, Andrew Ford & Jeffrey Lambert on their new seedcorn project 'Measuring Exercise More Effectively' 🏃‍♀️

Read more about exercise and mental health:
https://t.co/zIc2FZISpY

[MRC IEU @mrc_ieu]

Come and join the Digital Footprints Lab at Population Health Sciences at the University of Bristol as a Senior Research Associate. Apply by 25 Sept https://t.co/TLdPTKtITt

[Sarah Jackson @DrSarahEJackson]

New paper published today in the BMJ finds a sharp increase in the proportion of adults reporting vaping for >6 months since 2021, particularly at younger ages.

Suggests the recent rise in vaping among young adults is not purely experimentation.

Around half of >6m vapers now mainly or exclusively use disposable e-cigarettes, and most vape every day.

🧵 More details below...

https://t.co/0hPd7OwfNE

[Dr Becky Mars @Becky_mars_]

What do we know about #suicide risk among parent carers? Our new paper, led by @Siobhan_ODwyer found that 42% had experienced suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Risk factors inc depression, entrapment, dysfunctional coping, and prior mental health diagnosis
https://t.co/4CFvqzbesV

[Chris Stone @ChrisStone_UoB]

New pre-print out now, with @AndyLSkinner @RobynWootton @SallyScientist, on exploring the feasibility of using smartwatch-based micro-EMA for capturing data on alcohol consumption. @BristolTARG @BristolUniPsych @BrisCancerEpi @mrc_ieu @CO90s @BristolUni
https://t.co/MSoMiGWjRE

[Andy Skinner @AndyLSkinner]

@Masterofwhine Orangina vs Oasis citrus punch?

[Andy Skinner @AndyLSkinner]

@RebeccaMPearson @HollyAlexFraser Fantastic!! Congratulations Holly!!

[Rebecca Pearson @RebeccaMPearson]

Come join our exciting research group as a research fellow in relational processes - using novel methods and data to harness the power of relationships in improving mental health - see below - under health & education - fellow in relational process :)

[Andy Skinner @AndyLSkinner]

@hisotalus Nice. Though do look out for Bertinet sourdoughs too. His white sourdough has been a favourite here for long time. Perhaps best suited to toast, crostini etc

[Chris Stone @ChrisStone_UoB]

New pre-print with @AndyLSkinner @FelixNaughton and others, on evaluating the feasibility of our 'StopWatch' smartwatch-based smoking relapse intervention @BristolTARG @BristolUniPsych @BrisCancerEpi @BristolUni https://t.co/5q67NOcaaX