Welcome,

I am an interdisciplinary researcher in Digital Health, Digital Society, and Digital Intimacies. I have an interest in social media, influencer cultures and digital technologies and their role in society, particularly where they intersect with health, sexualities and education. I specialise in the use of digital methods and qualitative research, including the use of big data from social media. 

I have worked with a range of external stakeholders including the NHS, Health Education England, National Breast Imaging Academy, Kidney Care UK and the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership. I am passionate about creative dissemination of research and engaging audiences visually with research findings.

On this website you can find a range of resources related to my work, as well as a variety of ways to get in touch for research collaboration, media requests or a good old chat! 

Research Interests

Social Media  -  Digital Health  -   Digital Society  -  Influencer Cultures  -  Digital Methods   

Selected work

Sex Edutainment study: PhD study into the possibilities and problems of YouTube influencer created sex education content

COVID Sex Lives: AHRC funded study of the impact of COVID-19 on the sex lives and digital intimacies of Men who have sex with Men

The Online Mammography Network: Creating an online community of practice for UK Mammography Mentors

 
Want to work together? Get in touch at L.J.Garwood-Cross@Salford.ac.uk