Alumni
Dr Madison Milne-Ives
Madison has an interdisciplinary background in psychology, neuroscience, political science, and digital health. She completed a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (specialising in neuroscience and political science) at the University of Guelph. Subsequently, she studied Psychological Research at the University of Oxford, earning a Distinction. Prior to graduating from her MSc, Madison was appointed as a Research Officer in Digital Health at the University of Oxford. She subsequently worked as a freelance Research Consultant, collaborating with software developers to design a theory-based app to prevent loneliness in older adults in response to the increased challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. She also contributed to the development of several grant applications for various research projects, conducted a systematic review, and collaborated on the design of, and drafted, a number of research protocols. Madison began her appointment at the Centre for Health Technology, University of Plymouth, as a Research Fellow in Digital Health in December 2020. She is the author of 38 peer-reviewed publications (including 23 first-author manuscripts). Madison completed her PhD at the Translational and Clinical Research Institute in February 2025. Her thesis was awarded a grade of A1 with immediate admission with no corrections, reflecting the highest academic standard. In recognition of her outstanding research achievement and contribution, she was awarded the Newcastle University Doctoral College Thesis Prize.