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Dr Aparna Shankar
356a
Department of Epidemiology & Public Health
University College London
London
WC1E 6BT
Appointment
- Research Associate
- Epidemiology & Public Health
- Institute of Epidemiology & Health
- Faculty of Population Health Sciences
Joined UCL
01/09/2008
Research Groups
Research Themes
Research Summary
Aparna works on health and well-being in older adults, with a particular emphasis on the role of social connections and social engagement, using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Other research interests include the social cognitive predictors of maintenance of health behaviours and the impact of gender, ethnicity and deprivation on access to care and the management of conditions.
Academic Background
| 2006 | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy | University of Leeds |
| 2002 | MSc | Master of Science | University of Leeds |
| 2001 | MA | Master of Arts | University of Pune |
| 2000 | BA | Bachelor of Arts | University of Pune |
