Personal profile
Research Interests
I am a statistician based within the Centre for Public Health. My main research interests are on the impact of medications on cancer risk and survival. Examples of previously completed projects include studies investigating the impact of aspirin on survival from gastroesophageal cancer, investigating proton pump inhibitors and the risk of gastric cancer, and screening prescription medications for cancer risk. Current projects include studies investigating hormone replacement therapy and a range of outcomes in patients with cancer. I have also conducted statistical analysis for a wide range of projects including randomised controlled trials, studies developing prognostic models and systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R6992CPH: BRAIN-Diabetes: Border Region Area lifestyle Intervention study for healthy Neurocognitive ageing in diabetes
Passmore, P. (PI), Cardwell, C. (CoI), Kee, F. (CoI), McEvoy, C. (CoI) & McGuinness, B. (CoI)
14/08/2018 → …
Project: Research
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R6990NUR: Anticipatory care planning intervention for older adults at risk of functional decline
Brazil, K. (PI), Cardwell, C. (CoI), Carter, G. (CoI), Clarke, M. (CoI), McGlade, K. (CoI) & O'Halloran, P. (CoI)
06/08/2018 → …
Project: Research
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R3593CPH: Evolution or revolution: can Rojiroti microfinance provide the bridge to formal banking?
Smyth, A. (PI), Cardwell, C. (CoI) & Chan, V. F. (CoI)
03/05/2024 → 31/03/2025
Project: Research
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R1509CPH: PROtein enriched MEDiterranean diet to combat undernutrition and promote healthy neuroCOGnitive ageing in older adults: PROMED-COG
McEvoy, C. (PI), Cardwell, C. (CoI), McGuinness, B. (CoI), McKinley, M. (CoI) & Woodside, J. (CoI)
06/01/2021 → 30/11/2024
Project: Research
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R1971CPH: A study of the implementation of population-based bowel cancer screening in Malaysia
Donnelly, M. (PI), Cardwell, C. (CoI), Kee, F. (CoI) & O'Neill, C. (CoI)
22/10/2018 → 28/02/2022
Project: Research
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Antidepressant and anxiolytic medications and risk of mortality in people with dementia: a nested case-control study in Northern Ireland
Sinnamon, C. J., Hughes, C. M., Cardwell, C. R. & Barry, H. E., 21 Jan 2026, (Early online date) In: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dental caries prevalence among Dubai and Northern Emirates public schoolchildren: an epidemiological retrospective study (2015-2019)
Alfalasi, K. H. B., Loney, T., Atieh, M., Cardwell, C., Hannawi, H., Qazi, M. & McKenna, G., 29 Jan 2026, (Early online date) In: International journal of paediatric dentistry. 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Antibiotic use and survival from breast cancer: a population-based cohort study in England and Wales
Cardwell, C. R., Baxter, S. M., Snelling, A. J., Chen, D.T.-H., Atakpa, E. C., McMenamin, Ú., McIntosh, S. A., Hicks, B., Coupland, C. A., Brady, A. J., Bannon, F. J. & Hippisley-Cox, J., 22 Dec 2025, In: Nature Communications. 16, 15 p., 11336.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Antidepressant and anxiolytic use and mortality risk in people with dementia in Northern Ireland: a nested case-control study
Sinnamon, C., Hughes, C. M., Cardwell, C. R. & Barry, H. E., 04 Jul 2025, In: Age and Ageing. 54, Supplement 2, 3126.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract › peer-review
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A prospective clinical study of the influence of dental and salivary gland radiation dose on dental caries development in patients with head and neck cancer
Moore, C., Markey, N., Donnelly, M., O'Neill, C., Cardwell, C. & McKenna, G., 01 Aug 2025, In: Journal of Dentistry. 159, 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Shortlisted for the 2021 Vice-Chancellor’s Research Prizes competition in the Research Engagement category for Project Daire
Woodside, J. (Recipient), McCarthy, D. (Recipient), Brennan, S. (Recipient), Moore, S. (Recipient), Lavelle, F. (Recipient), McCole, P. (Recipient), Cardwell, C. (Recipient), Elliott, C. (Recipient), McKinley, M. (Recipient), Hunter, R. (Recipient), O'Connell, N. (Recipient), Dean, M. (Recipient) & Dunne, L. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Supporting advance care planning in dementia palliative care; Evaluation of the family carer decision support intervention
Brazil, K. (Presenter), Carter, G. (Advisor), Cardwell, C. (Advisor), Clarke, M. (Advisor), Hudson, P. (Advisor), Froggatt, K. (Contributor), Passmore, A. (Advisor) & Kernohan, G. (Contributor)
02 Oct 2018 → 05 Oct 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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Invited talk at Tilburg University: Commonly used medications and cancer survival
Cardwell, C. (Advisor)
21 Jun 2016Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Invited talk at Vanderbilt University: Breast Cancer Survival and Use of Propranolol, Statins and Digoxin
Cardwell, C. (Advisor)
15 Oct 2015Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Invited talk at European Cancer Pharmacoepidemiology meeting: Resources in Northern Ireland
Cardwell, C. (Advisor)
24 Sept 2013Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications increase risk of death in people with dementia
Barry, H., Sinnamon, C., Hughes, C. & Cardwell, C.
08/03/2026 → 09/03/2026
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Breakthrough Cancer Research: Launch of All-Ireland Cancer Network (All CaN) in Oesophageal Cancer
Bennett, D., Coleman, H., Turkington, R., Johnson, B. T., Middleton, D., Kunzmann, A., Cairnduff, V., Hamilton, A., McManus, D., Reid, H., Dempster, M., Santin, O., Craig, S., Murray, D., Gavin, A., Bennett, K., Cardwell, C., O’Sullivan, J., Hussey, J., McManus, D. & Bennett, D.
04/02/2023 → 09/02/2023
7 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Impacts
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Citation in NICE Evidence Search
Maguire, A. (Participant), Hughes, C. (Participant), O'Reilly, D. (Participant) & Cardwell, C. (Participant)
Impact: Health Impact
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Protocols that assist clinicians to wean critically ill patients from mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU)
Blackwood, B. (Participant), Patterson, C. (Participant), Johnston, L. (Participant), Alderdice, F. (Participant), Cardwell, C. (Participant), O'Halloran, P. (Participant) & McAuley, D. (Participant)
Impact: Health Impact, Quality of Life Impact
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Re-assessment of Cancer risk in Barrett’s oesophagus.
Yousef, F. (Participant), Cardwell, C. (Participant), Cantwell, M. (Participant), Galway, K. (Participant), Murray, L. (Participant), Anderson, L. (Participant), Murphy, S. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, D. (Participant), Johnston, B. (Participant), Watson, R. (Participant), McCarron, P. (Participant), Gavin, A. (Participant), Bhat, S. (Participant), Coleman, H. (Participant), McManus, D. (Participant) & Coleman, H. (Participant)
Impact: Health Impact, Quality of Life Impact
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Reduced prescribing of inappropriate medication in nursing home residents through a pharmacy intervention
Hughes, C. (Participant) & Cardwell, C. (Participant)
Impact: Health Impact