Personal profile
Biography
I have a BA in Computer Science and Mathematics and a DPhil in Computer Science from the University of York. After graduation I worked in the Department of Computer Science at York until 1995 when I moved to Portsmouth.
My early research interests were in software engineering. I was a member of the York Ada Compiler project, and later in my time at York I worked on debugging large-scale distributed systems. I also worked in computer applications to sport, in which role I worked with Yorkshire County Cricket Club and developed the computerised scoring system that controlled their electronic scoreboard for many years.
Since about 1998, I have been working in the field of health informatics, initially in telemedicine, telecare and telehealth (with Richard Curry), but more recently in clinical outcome modelling (with David Prytherch).
I retired from full-time work in September 2025
Research Interests
- Former Director, Centre for Healthcare Modelling and Informatics
- Health informatics
- Clinical outcome modelling
- Digital Wellbeing
- Telehealth
- Technology for health
- Computers in sport
- Officiating sport
Teaching Responsibilities
I used to teach Web programming (with software engineering and security connotations) at both undergraduate and masters level. In the past, I've taught introductory and advanced programming units, data structures, computer architecture, software engineering, health informatics and security and confidentiality.
Summary
I used to be the Director of the Centre for Healthcare Modelling and Informatics (CHMI). The Centre did a wide variety of work but was best known for its contributions to clinical outcome modelling in the area of patient deterioration.
From 2018 to 2025, I was the Associate Dean (Research) for the Faculty of Technology.
Media Availability
I am happy to take calls and emails from media on my research, and am aware of the need to respond to journalists in a timely manner. Enquiries should be directed to me by email in the first instance. Interested journalists can also contact the University's Media and Communications team for support and advice on all media engagement, including out of hours.
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D., Computer Science, University of York
Oct 1980 → Sept 1983
Award Date: 1 Jul 1984
BA (Hons), Computer Science (Main) and Mathematics (Subsidiary), University of York
Oct 1977 → Jun 1980
Award Date: 1 Jul 1980
External positions
Member of the AI in Health and Care Award panel, National Institute for Health and Care Research
1 Mar 2020 → 28 Feb 2022
Member, Future Leaders programme Peer Review College, UK Research and Innovation
20 Aug 2018 → …
Member, Peer Review College, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
12 Feb 2018 → …
Reviewer for Associate Peer Review College, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
26 Sept 2016 → 12 Feb 2018
Honorary principal lecturer, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
19 Aug 2015 → 31 Jan 2019
Honorary senior research fellow, University of Oxford
1 Apr 2015 → 30 Sept 2021
Reviewer for the Wellcome Trust/Massachusetts Institute of Technology Postdoctoral Fellowship, Wellcome Trust
2012
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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Association between hospital frailty risk score, risk of sepsis and adverse outcomes across all adult ages
Kutrani, H. K. S., Briggs, J., Prytherch, D. & Spice, C., 13 Feb 2026, In: PLoS One. 21, 2, 17 p., 0342790.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Age does not improve the predictive ability of the Hospital Frailty Risk Score for length of stay
Kutrani, H. K. S., Briggs, J., Prytherch, D. & Spice, C., 9 Sept 2025, In: PLoS One. 20, 9, 14 p., e0330930.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analysis of local recurrence after robotic-assisted total mesorectal excision (ALRITE): an international, multicentre retrospective cohort
Duhoky, R., Piozzi, G., Masum, S. K., Hopgood, A. A., Briggs, J. & ALRITE study group, 15 Mar 2025, In: Cancers. 17, 6, 17 p., 992.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Applications of generative artificial intelligence in outcome prediction in intensive care medicine—a scoping review
Stamm, T., Bader-El-Den, M., McNicholas, J., Briggs, J. & Zhao, P., 5 Aug 2025, In: Frontiers in Digital Health. 7, 10 p., 1633458.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparison of early warning scores utilising patient trends
Ehmann, R. A., Briggs, J. & Prytherch, D., 16 May 2025, Intelligent Health Systems – From Technology to Data and Knowledge: Proceedings of MIE 2025. Andrikopoulou, E., Gallos, P., Arvanitis, T. N., Austin, R., Benis, A., Cornet, R., Chatzistergos, P., Dejaco, A., Dusseljee-Peute, L., Mohasseb, A., Natsiavas, P., Nakkas, H. & Scott, P. (eds.). IOS Press, p. 542-546 (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics; vol. 327).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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PACIFIC-19: Portsmouth Academic Consortium For Investigating COVID-19
Briggs, J. (PI), Prytherch, D. (CoI), Kostakis, I. (CoI), Robson, S. (CoI), Price, C. (Team Member), Scott, P. (CoI) & Kovacs, C. (Team Member)
30/03/20 → …
Project: Research
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Methodology for illness detection by data analysis techniques
Briggs, J. (PI), Liubchenko, V. (CoI), Komleva, N. (CoI), Zinovatna, S. (CoI) & Prytherch, D. (CoI)
29/03/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Building Research links between UK and Ukraine
Zharikov, A. (PI), Thorpe, A. (CoI), Morris, C. (CoI), Brandon, S. (CoI), Vazquez-Brust, D. (CoI), Cinar, E. (CoI), Ozcan, S. (CoI), Sagitova, R. (CoI), Amin, A. (CoI), Goraya, M. (CoI), Zakharchenko, L. (CoI), Labib, A. (CoI), Gegov, A. (CoI), Chen, J. (CoI), Dadashzadeh, N. (CoI), Briggs, J. (CoI), Jones, D. (CoI), Smith, M. (CoI), Fox, L. (CoI) & Emerson, A. (CoI)
7/03/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Innovation
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Scoping work for a clinical prediction model for detection and response to intrapartum fetal deterioration
Briggs, J. (PI), Kostakis, I. (CoI) & Prytherch, D. (CoI)
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
21/03/22 → 31/07/22
Project: Research
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BCAE: BCAE: Better Care for Abdominal Emergencies
Briggs, J. (PI), Prytherch, D. (Team Member) & Kostakis, I. (CoI)
National Institute for Health and Care Research
1/12/20 → 31/05/22
Project: Research
Activities
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PLoS One (Journal)
Briggs, J. (Referee)
Apr 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Journal of Patient Safety and Risk Management (Journal)
Briggs, J. (Referee)
Dec 2024 → Jan 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Invited talk to Havant U3A
Briggs, J. (Speaker)
8 Mar 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Presentation to Emsworth Science Discovery Group
Briggs, J. (Speaker)
20 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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BMJ Open (Journal)
Briggs, J. (Referee)
Jan 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
Prizes
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Won the HSJ ‘Improving Care with Technology’ award
Briggs, J. (Recipient), 18 Nov 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Study to investigate best timing of patient monitoring by hospital nurses
9/10/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research cited
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How software drives safety in aerospace, healthcare, oil and gas
1/01/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research cited
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£1.8m for life-saving university research
3/09/15 → 17/09/15
2 items of Media coverage, 2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Research cited
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Study to investigate nurse staffing levels and safe care
29/07/15
2 items of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research cited