Methods
- Statistical Analysis Plans
- Evidence synthesis & meta-analysis
- Cost-effectiveness modelling
- Clinical trial design
Critical appraisal HRQoL validation Project management Medical communications
Health Technology Appraisal support for start-up and scale-up medical technology companies. Statistical analysis plans, evidence synthesis, NICE pathway navigation, and UK MDR.
Engagements
Consultants
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Medical Statistics, Peninsula Technology Assessment Group, University of Exeter
Dr Perks is a medical statistician and clinical reviewer. Her permanent academic appointment is with PenTAG at the University of Exeter, one of twelve UK research units that NICE commissions to appraise new drugs and medical devices.
Through PenTAG she works on NICE Technology Appraisals, the Medical Technologies Evaluation Programme, and reviews commissioned by the Singapore Ministry of Health. Alongside that she sits with the Vascular Research Group at Exeter, where she specialises in Peripheral Artery Disease.
She specialises in supporting start-up and scale-up medical technology companies through statistics support, delivery of training to help companies understand the NICE early valuation pathway, and early-phase clinical trial design.
What we offer
Need a statistical analysis plan (SAP) for your feasibility or pilot trial? Want to generate the right evidence for the NICE Medical Technologies Evaluation Programme? We can help design your SAP and advise on appropriate outcome measures to ensure a robust clinical and cost-effectiveness assessment.
Want to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available evidence in your field? We can support the undertaking of this type of treatment comparison.
Due diligence is required when preparing for the NICE HTA process. We can offer ‘mapping’ support to help you understand the medical technologies evaluation pathway as you prepare your submission.
Want to understand the UK Medical Device Regulation (MDR) pathway? Dr Perks holds the BSI MDR certification and can provide MDR support in the UK context.
Skills
Methods
Critical appraisal HRQoL validation Project management Medical communications
Software
Reproducible reporting Data visualisation
Specialisms
Vascular & PAD Paediatric cardiometabolic Stroke rehabilitation Women’s health data
Experience
University of Exeter, PenTAG | Full-time, permanent
Medical statistician and clinical reviewer at the Peninsula Technology Assessment Group, one of twelve UK units that advise NICE Technology Appraisal committees. Also reviews for NICE’s Medical Technologies Evaluation Programme and the Singapore Ministry of Health.
Zinc VC | Indirect contract
Six-month industrial placement with early-stage health-tech companies. Worked with Hertility Health on analysis for their women’s health data platform. Completed BSI Medical Device Regulation training and twelve months of executive coaching.
University of Exeter, PenTAG
Clinical review, critique of company submissions, and economic modelling for NICE and international appraisals.
University of Oxford, Department of Paediatrics
BHF-funded OxSOCRATES trial. Exercise interventions in paediatric populations with remote delivery, cardio-pulmonary testing, and analysis in Python and Stata.
University of Exeter
Feasibility trial for EvolvRehab under Microsoft’s Startups for Positive Impact programme. Also HRQoL construct validity work funded by CIHR.
University of Gloucestershire
Energy-status influences on recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage. Skin callipers, Biodex, nutrition software, capillary blood sampling.
University of Gloucestershire
Co-led the performance laboratory under Dr Simon Fryer. Physiological performance testing with professional athletes including soccer teams, ultra-endurance, and the Red Bull TimeLaps squad.
Education
University of Southampton
MSc, Statistics with Medical Applications
Academic writing, machine learning, advanced inference.
University of Leicester
PhD, Cardiovascular Science
Conferred with no corrections. Modern Greek A1 & A2, Distinction.
University of Exeter
MSc, Sport and Health Sciences
Distinction (75%), Dean’s Commendation for Exceptional Academic Performance.
University of Gloucestershire
BSc (Hons), Sports and Exercise
First Class (80.5%). Alan Patrick Memorial Prize for the best academic performance in the School of Sport and Exercise.
Requirements of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
BSI | Jan 2026
Mental Health First Aider
MHFA England® | Jun 2024
Project Management
University of Oxford | Mar 2024
Good Clinical Practice
NIHR | Feb 2023
Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
Advance HE | Feb 2023
Research and Human Tissue Legislation
Medical Research Council | Oct 2022
FAA Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
University of Exeter | May 2023
Preparing to Teach in Higher Education
University of Leicester | Nov 2020
Informed Consent
NIHR | Nov 2019
Academy Members Steering Group, NIHR, advisor on the board for the NIHR Academy Members Conference (Mar 2026 – present).
Commissions & Collaborations
Correspondence
Perksbinghamconsulting@Postal
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