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Research interests
I am interested in studying how research is carried out and disseminated.
- So far, I have looked at systems to improve the quality of published evidence, with a focus on clinical research (for example, here and here).
- I have also examined how academics collaborate with industry and their attitudes towards delivering socio-economic impact (see here and here).
- I am currently interested in ways to make science more accessible, for example, by translating scientific papers from English to other languages (see here).
I have collaborated with Cochrane, Innovate UK, and the West of England Academic Health Science Network (now the Health Innovation Network).
I serve on the Editorial Review Board of Research Policy and Industry and Innovation.
Before joining academia, I worked in industry for seven years, acquiring professional knowledge in business analytics, market research and consulting.
I hold a PhD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Imperial College Business School and an MSc in Industrial Management Engineering (cum laude) from the University of Padova.
Teaching interests
I have taught at the postgraduate level across different MScs, such as the Innovation & Technology Management MSc, Entrepreneurship & Management MSc (in person and online offer), and Engineering Business Management MSc.
I have also co-designed the Introduction to Innovation in Healthcare MOOC, a FREE four-week course from the University of Bath and the West of England AHSN.
Other responsibilities
I am the Director of Studies for the Innovation and Technology Management MSc.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
I welcome enquiries from potential PhD students.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Doctor of Philosophy, Imperial College London
External positions
Visiting Researcher, Imperial College London
1 Jun 2019 → 1 Jan 2024
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Innovation Bridge Beacon
Defazio, D. (CoPI), Dimov, D. (PI), Salandra, R. (CoPI), Failla, V. (CoPI), Roberts, A. (Researcher CoI), Desyllas, P. (Researcher CoI), Iatridis, K. (CoI) & Ananth, P. (CoI)
8/11/23 → …
Project: Research-related funding
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Research project on the impact of Cochrane translation programme
Salandra, R. (Researcher), Salter, A. (Researcher), Criscuolo, P. (Researcher) & Deppe, J. (Researcher)
1/11/23 → …
Project: UK charity
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Developing a new MOOC on Innovation in Healthcare
Salandra, R. (PI) & Vasilakis, C. (CoI)
West of England Academic Health Science Network (WEAHSN)
1/12/20 → 30/11/22
Project: UK charity
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Timing, modifications, and tenor of firms' mandatory R&D disclosures: The role of competition
Rathee, C., Malik, S. & Salandra, R., 31 Jan 2025, In: Research Policy. 54, 1, 105112.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (SciVal) -
Are academics willing to forgo citations to publish in high-status journals? Examining preferences for 4* and 4-rated journal publication among UK business and management academics
Salandra, R., Salter, A. & Walker, J., 31 Jul 2022, In: British Journal of Management. 33, 3, p. 1254-1270 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The power of weak signals: how systematic reviews direct researchers away from potentially biased primary studies
Salandra, R., Criscuolo, P. & Salter, A., 24 Nov 2022, In: Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online). 11, 11, p. ED000160Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Academic engagement: A review of the literature 2011-2019
Perkmann, M., Salandra, R., Tartari, V., McKelvey, M. & Hughes, A., 1 Jan 2021, In: Research Policy. 50, 1, 104114.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Directing scientists away from potentially biased publications: the role of systematic reviews in health care
Salandra, R., Criscuolo, P. & Salter, A., 31 Jan 2021, In: Research Policy. 50, 1, 104130.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile7 Citations (SciVal)118 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
- 3 Media article or participation
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At what point do academics forego citations for journal status? LSE impact blog
Salandra, R. (Author), Salter, A. (Author) & Walker, J. (Author)
19 Jan 2022Activity: Media article or participation, blog › Media article or participation
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"Koester-de-innovatiecultuur-de-sleutel-is-om-mislukkingen-niet-te-ontmoedigen", [Cherish-the-culture-of-innovation-the-key-is-not-discourage-failures], Zorg magazine article
Salandra, R. (Author)
12 Oct 2021Activity: Media article or participation, blog › Media article or participation
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Helping Innovate UK understand their grant assessment process, Innovation Caucus Blog
Salandra, R. (Author) & Salter, A. (Author)
17 Dec 2019Activity: Media article or participation, blog › Media article or participation