Dr Ruby Ray
Research Associate - Trial Manager
- al-mokhtarr@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2068 7869
- 6th Floor, Neuadd Meirionnydd, Heath Park
Overview
I am a research fellow at the Centre for Trials Research (CTR) working across both the infection, inflammation and immunity division, and oncology.
My PhD and masters in biochemistry provides me with a background and interest in the science behind the studies we run here at the CTR. My research aims are to develop and improving our understanding of the role of the immune system and infection in oncology including;
- Infection and its role in cancer development
- Infection in cancer care
- Inflammation and its role in cancer development
- Immune-oncology
My research interests have also more recently expanded to focus on COVID-19 prevention and protection. I am also deputy lead within infection control and anti-microbial stewardship working with my colleagues to develop studies within this theme.
Biography
Education and qualifications
2006 - 2010: PhD “Identification of the FERM domain containing proteins moesin, radixin and ezrin as insulin-regulated phosphoproteins” , School of Biochemistry, University of Bristol
2002 - 2006: Undergraduate Master degree, University of Bath
Career overview:
06/2020 – current Senior Clinical Trial Manager within infection, inflammation and immunity division
06/2019 – 06/2020 Clinical Trial Manager within solid tumour division
03/2019 – 06/2019 acting up Senior Clinical Trial Manager within Haematology division
10/2010 – 03/2019 Clinical Trial Manager within solid tumour division
10/2009 – 12/2009, University of Bristol, Research Assistant
04/2005 – 09/2005, GeneSys Ltd., Surrey Research Assistant
03/2004 – 08/2004, Laboratory for Toxicology Birmingham, Research Assistant
Publications
2024
- Randell, E. et al. 2024. Watch Me Play!: protocol for a feasibility study of a remotely delivered intervention to promote mental health resilience for children (ages 0–8) across UK early years and children’s services. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 10(1), article number: 55. (10.1186/s40814-024-01491-7)
- Randell, E. et al. 2024. Exploring critical intervention features and trial processes in the evaluation of sensory integration therapy for autistic children. BMC Trials 25(1), article number: 131. (10.1186/s13063-024-07957-6)
- Scior, K. et al. 2024. Digital adaptation of the Standing up for Myself intervention in young people and adults with intellectual disabilities: the STORM feasibility study. Project Report. [Online]. National Institute for Health Research. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3310/NCBU6224
2023
- Buscemi, V. et al. 2023. Exploring the issues that influence how people with rare neurological conditions engage in physical activity. Disability and Rehabilitation (10.1080/09638288.2023.2230128)
- Richardson, L. et al. 2023. Standing up for Myself (STORM): Adapting and piloting a web-delivered psychosocial group intervention for people with intellectual disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities 137, article number: 104496. (10.1016/j.ridd.2023.104496)
- Bevan-Jones, R. et al. 2023. Further development and feasibility randomised controlled trial of a digital programme for adolescent depression, MoodHwb: study protocol. BMJ Open 13(6), article number: e070369. (10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070369)
2022
- Milosevic, S. et al. 2022. Understanding the support experiences of families of children with autism and sensory processing difficulties: A qualitative study.. Health Expectations 25(3), pp. 1118-1130. (10.1111/hex.13465)
- Randell, E. et al. 2022. Sensory integration therapy for children with autism and sensory processing difficulties: the SenITA RCT. Health Technology Assessment 26(29) (10.3310/TQGE0020)
- Randell, E. et al. 2022. Moving on trial: Protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial of models of housing and support to reduce risks of COVID-19 infection and homelessness.. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 8, article number: 23. (10.1186/s40814-022-00984-7)
- Randell, E., McNamara, R. and Busse, M. 2022. Process evaluation in intellectual disability research: A case study and the need for adaptation of frameworks. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 35(1), pp. 188-195. (10.1111/jar.12938)
2021
- Shepherd, V., Wood, F., Robling, M., Randell, E. and Hood, K. 2021. Development of a core outcome set for the evaluation of interventions to enhance trial participation decisions on behalf of adults who lack capacity to consent: a mixed methods study (COnSiDER Study). Trials 22, article number: 935. (10.1186/s13063-021-05883-5)
- Ramdharry, G. et al. 2021. Proposing a core outcome set for physical activity and exercise interventions in people with rare neurological conditions. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences 2, article number: 705474. (10.3389/fresc.2021.705474)
- Latchem-Hastings, J. et al. 2021. Lifestyle, exercise and activity package for people living with progressive multiple sclerosis (LEAP-MS): protocol for a single-arm feasibility study. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 7, article number: 111. (10.1186/s40814-021-00852-w)
2020
- Doherty, A. J. et al. 2020. Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review. BJGP Open 4(3), article number: 101030. (10.3399/bjgpopen20X101030)
2019
- Randell, E. et al. 2019. Sensory integration therapy versus usual care for sensory processing difficulties in autism spectrum disorder in children: study protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial.. Trials 20, article number: 113. (10.1186/s13063-019-3205-y)
- Flynn, S., Hastings, R., McNamara, R., Gillespie, D., Randell, E., Richards, L. and Taylor, Z. 2019. Who’s challenging who?: A co-produced approach for training staff in learning disability services about challenging behaviour. Tizard Learning Disability Review 24(4), pp. 192-199. (10.1108/TLDR-03-2019-0013)
2018
- Flynn, S., Hastings, R., Gillespie, D., McNamara, R. and Randell, E. 2018. Is the amount of exposure to aggressive challenging behaviour related to staff work-related 14 well-being in intellectual disability services? Evidence from a clustered research design.. Research in Developmental Disabilities 81, pp. 155-161. (10.1016/j.ridd.2018.04.006)
- Hastings, R. et al. 2018. Who’s challenging who training for staff empathy towards adults with challenging behaviour: cluster randomised controlled trial. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 62(9), pp. 798-813. (10.1111/jir.12536)
- Randell, E., McNamara, R., Subramanian, L., Hood, K. and Linden, D. 2018. Current practices in clinical neurofeedback with functional MRI—Analysis of a survey using the TIDieR checklist. European Psychiatry 50, pp. 28-33. (10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.10.011)
2017
- Randell, E., Hastings, R., McNamara, R., Knight, R., Gillespie, D. and Taylor, Z. 2017. Effectiveness of the ‘Who’s Challenging Who’ support staff training intervention to improve attitudes and empathy towards adults with intellectual disability and challenging behaviours: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial.. Trials 18, article number: 460. (10.1186/s13063-017-2175-1)
- McNamara, R. et al. 2017. A pilot randomised controlled trial of community-led ANtipsychotic Drug REduction for Adults with Learning Disabilities. Project Report. [Online]. Health Technology Assessment. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3310/hta21470
2016
- Randell, E. et al. 2016. The use of everolimus in the treatment of neurocognitive problems in tuberous sclerosis (TRON): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials 17, article number: 398. (10.1186/s13063-016-1446-6)
2015
- Randell, E., McNamara, R., Shaw, C., Espinasse, A. and Simpson, S. A. 2015. Challenges of a community based pragmatic, randomised controlled trial of weight loss maintenance. BMC Research Notes 8(1), article number: 802. (10.1186/s13104-015-1791-7)
- Randell, E., Pickles, T., Simpson, S. A., Spanou, C., McCambridge, J., Hood, K. and Butler, C. C. 2015. Eligibility for interventions, co-occurrence and risk factors for unhealthy behaviours in patients consulting for routine primary care: results from the Pre-Empt study. BMC Family Practice 16, article number: 133. (10.1186/s12875-015-0359-x)
- Simpson, S. A. et al. 2015. A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a motivational interviewing-based intervention for weight loss maintenance in adults. Health Technology Assessment 19(50) (10.3310/hta19500)
2013
- Butler, C. C. et al. 2013. Training practitioners to deliver opportunistic multiple behaviour change counselling in primary care: a cluster randomised trial. BMJ 346, article number: f1191. (10.1136/bmj.f1191)
2010
- Spanou, C. et al. 2010. Preventing disease through opportunistic, rapid engagement by primary care teams using behaviour change counselling (PRE-EMPT): protocol for a general practice-based cluster randomised trial. BMC Family Practice 11(1), pp. 69. (10.1186/1471-2296-11-69)