Dr Emma Parsons
- Research Assistant (Mental Health & Wellbeing)
email:
Emma.Parsons@glasgow.ac.uk
pronouns:
She/her/hers
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4693-2172Biography
I completed my PhD at the University of Glasgow in 2024 under the supervision of Professor Joanne Edwards, titled: "The investigation of DHX9 and PDE4D isoforms in prostate cancer."
I am a Research Assistant and split my time across the School of Health & Wellbeing (supervised by Professor Katie Robb) and the School of Cancer Sciences (supervised by Professor Joanne Edwards and Dr Stephen McSorley). My research focuses on the role of socioeconomic deprivation in future adenoma/bowel cancer risk following bowel surveillance colonoscopy.
I lead the Glasgow Colorectal Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Group, which includes patient advocates, public contributors, a charity representative, clinicians and researchers. Our primary objective is to prioritise patient interests throughout bowel cancer research.
I am also involved in developing public engagement activities for the Translational Cancer Pathology research group.
Research interests
Research groups
Publications
2025
Mathews, C. et al. (2025) Retrospective cohort study: scope for improvement - barriers to post-polypectomy surveillance in the integrated technologies for improved polyp surveillance cohort. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 61(8), pp. 1381-1386. (doi: 10.1111/apt.18514) (PMID:39831571) (PMCID:PMC11950799)
2023
Parsons, Emma C. 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4693-2172, Baillie, George S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2469-6316 and Hoffmann, Ralf
(2023)
Revisiting the roles of cAMP signalling in the progression of prostate cancer.
Biochemical Journal, 480(20),
pp. 1599-1614.
(doi: 10.1042/BCJ20230297)
Articles
Mathews, C. et al. (2025) Retrospective cohort study: scope for improvement - barriers to post-polypectomy surveillance in the integrated technologies for improved polyp surveillance cohort. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 61(8), pp. 1381-1386. (doi: 10.1111/apt.18514) (PMID:39831571) (PMCID:PMC11950799)
Parsons, Emma C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4693-2172, Baillie, George S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2469-6316 and Hoffmann, Ralf
(2023)
Revisiting the roles of cAMP signalling in the progression of prostate cancer.
Biochemical Journal, 480(20),
pp. 1599-1614.
(doi: 10.1042/BCJ20230297)
Teaching
I teach on several courses within the MSc Cancer Research & Precision Oncology and MSc Precision Medicine (Cancer specialism) programmes.
I received a Student Partnership Impact Award from the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) in 2023 in recognition of my impact relating to Educational Development. I also earned Recognising Excellence in Teaching Associate Fellowship (RET AF) in 2024.
Professional activities & recognition
Prizes, awards & distinctions
- 2023/24: Accomplishment in Academic PGR Training Prize – Winner (School of Cancer Sciences)
External engagement
Engagement with schools
- 2025 (Ongoing): 'Polyp Patrol 2: On the Move' Interactive Classroom Workshop
Festivals
- 2024 (Concluded): Tabletop public engagement activity "Polyp Patrol" at Explorathon 2024
Other
- 2025 (Concluded): Science engagement event with Girlguiding Guide and Ranger Units to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- 2024 (Concluded): Tabletop public engagement activity "Polyp Patrol" at School of Cancer Sciences 10 Year Wolfson Wohl Celebration Open Evening
