Harriet Strachan

Harriet is a Screening Data Analyst in the UK NSC secretariat. In her previous role, she supported the delivery of research focused on cancer screening.

NHS AAA Screening Programme proves its effectiveness

Harriet Strachan, Phil Gardner and Sophie Mitra, 8 May 2025 - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening

A review of data has found that AAA screening in the UK has been effective and has contributed substantially to ongoing reductions in AAA-related deaths.

Wealth of evidence highlights the benefits of bowel cancer screening

Harriet Strachan and Dr Becky Maclean, 11 April 2025 - Bowel Cancer Screening

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and it's a good time to highlight the evidence that clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of bowel cancer screening.

Health screening module as popular as ever in its 14th year

Harriet Strachan, 5 December 2024 - General

‘An excellent experience all round’: screening professionals are full of praise for 5-day Warwick course.

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