Dr Victory Ezeofor
Mathematical/Statistical Modeller in Health Economics
Holyhead Road (Normal Site)
Ardudwy Hall
LL57 2PZ
Bangor - Gwynedd
United Kingdom
Dr Victory Ezeofor holds a PhD in Mathematical Medicine and Biology from the University of Nottingham. He currently works as a Research Officer with the Public Health Economic Research Group (PHERG), part of the Centre for Health Economics and Medicine Evaluations (CHEME) at Bangor University. He works across a wide portfolio which includes preventative health, maternal healthcare, dental and dementia projects. His area of specialisation includes decision analytical modelling, discrete choice experiments, mathematical and statistical analyses. Interpretation and analysis of “Complex Interventions within Complex Systems” in diverse health systems are key to his research.
Currently, he is a Co-Investigator leading on the delivery of three projects and has a number of published article.
Qualifications
- PhD: Applications of differential-delay equations for biology
University of Nottingham, 2012–2017 - MSc: MSc (Hons) Industrial Mathematics
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 2006–2010 - BSc: Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, 1999–2004
Teaching and Supervision
I have taught on the "Introduction to the Principles of Health Economics" Module NHS4003 as part of the MSc Public Health course.
I have also delivered on the CHEME Public Health short course programme as part of the ALPHAcademy.
I also offer consultancy, currently teaching with the British & Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons (BEAVRS) and the Royal College of Opthalmology.
Publications
2023
- PublishedA mixed method, phase 2 clinical evaluation of a novel device to treat postpartum haemorrhage
Weeks, A., Cunningham, C., Taylor, W., Rosala-Hallas, A., Watt, P., Bryning, L., Ezeofor, V., Cregan, L., Hayden, E., Lambert, D., Bedwell, C., Lane, S., Fisher, T., Edwards, R. T. & Lavender, T., Apr 2023, In: European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 283, p. 142-148
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedPrevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage: Economic evaluation of the novel Butterfly device in a UK setting
Edwards, R. T., Ezeofor, V., Bryning, L., Anthony, B., Charles, J. & Weeks, A., Apr 2023, In: European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 283, p. 149-157
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - E-pub ahead of printRandomised controlled trial of adjunctive triamcinolone acetonide in eyes undergoing vitreoretinal surgery following open globe trauma: The ASCOT study
Casswell, E. J., Cro, S., Cornelius, V. R. C., Banerjee, P. J., Zvobgo, T. M. Z., Edwards, R. T., Ezeofor, V., Anthony, B. & Shahid, S. M., 27 Feb 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedSingle-centre, single-blinded, randomised, parallel group, feasibility study protocol investigating if mandibular advancement device treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea can reduce nocturnal gastro-oesophageal reflux (MAD-Reflux trial)
O'Toole, S., Moazzez, R., Wojewodka, G., Zeki, S., Jafari, J., Brand, A., Hoare, Z., Scott, S., Doungsong, P., Ezeofor, V., Edwards, R. T., Drakatos, P. & Steier, J., 24 Aug 2023, In: BMJ Open. 13, 8, p. e076661 e076661.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2022
- PublishedAn Economic Evaluation Supported by Qualitative Data About the Patient Concerns Inventory (PCI) versus Standard Treatment Pathway in the Management of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Ezeofor, V., Spencer, L., Rogers, S. N., Kanatas, A., Lowe, D., Semple, C. J., Hanna, J. R., Yeo, S. T. & Edwards, R. T., May 2022, In: PharmacoEconomics - Open. 6, 3, p. 389-403 15 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedCost-effectiveness Analysis of the Dental RECUR Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial: Evaluating a Goal-oriented Talking Intervention to Prevent Reoccurrence of Dental Caries in Children
Victory, E., Rhiannon, E. T., Girvan, B., Pauline, A. & Cynthia, P. M., May 2022, In: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy. 20, 3, p. 431-445 15 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedThe Development of Videoconference-Based Support for People Living With Rare Dementias and Their Carers: Protocol for a 3-Phase Support Group Evaluation
Waddington, C., Harding, E., Brotherhood, E., Davies Abbott, I., Barker, S., Camic, P., Ezeofor, V., Gardner, H., Grillo, A., Hardy, C., Hoare, Z., McKee-Jackson, R., Moore, K., O'Hara, T., Roberts, J., Rossi-Harries, S., Suarez-Gonzalez, A., Sullivan, M. P., Edwards, R. T., Van Der Byl Williams, M., Walton, J., Willoughby, A., Windle, G., Winrow, E., Wood, O., Zimmermann, N., Crutch, S. & Stott, J., 20 Jul 2022, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 11, 7, 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedThe Development of Virtual Videoconference-Based Support for People Living with Rare Dementias and Their Carers: Protocol for Support Group Evaluation
Waddington, C., Harding, E., Brotherhood, E., Davies Abbott, I., Barker, S., Camic, P. M., Ezeofor, V., Gardner, H., Grillo, A., Hardy, C., Hoare, Z., McKee-Jackson, R., Moore, K., O'Hara, T., Roberts, J., Rossi-Harries, S., Saurez-Gonzalez, A., Pat Sullivan, M., Edwards, R. T., Van Der Byl Williams, M., Walton, J., Willoughby, A., Windle, G., Winrow, E., Wood, O., Zimmermann, N., Crutch, S. J. & Stott, J., 20 Jul 2022, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 11, 7
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2021
- PublishedA phase 2 clinical trial of the PPH Butterfly, a new device to ‘turn off the tap’ of Post-Partum Hemorrhage.
Weeks, A., Cunningham, C., Taylor, W., Rosala-Hallas, A., Watt, P., Bryning, L., Ezeofor, V., Cregan, L., Hayden, E., Lambert, D., Bedwell, C., Lane, S., Fisher, T., Edwards, R. T. & Lavender, T., 4 May 2021, Authorea.
Research output: Working paper - PublishedEconomic model to examine the cost-effectiveness of FlowOx home therapy compared to standard care in patients with peripheral artery disease
Ezeofor, V., Bray, N., Bryning, L., Hashami, F., Hoel, H., Parker, D. & Edwards, R. T., 14 Jan 2021, In: PLoS ONE. 16, 1, e0244851.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedPatients concerns inventory (PCI) versus standard treatment pathway in the management of patients with head and neck cancer: a qualitative informed economic evaluation
Ezeofor, V., Spencer, L., Rogers, S., Kanatas, A., Lowe, D., Temple, C. J., Hanna, J. R., Yeo, S. T. & Edwards, R. T., 1 Nov 2021, In: The Lancet. 398, Special Issue 2, p. S43
Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review - PublishedPatients concerns inventory (PCI) versus standard treatment pathway in the management of patients with head and neck cancer: a qualitative informed economic evaluation
Ezeofor, V., 1 Nov 2021.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
2020
- PublishedDental RECUR randomised trial to prevent caries re-occurrence in children
Pine, C., Adair, P., Burnside, G., Brennan, L., Sutton, L., Edwards, R. T., Ezeofor, V., Albadri, S., Curnow, M., Deery, C., Hosey, M-T., Willis-Lake, J., Lynn, J., Parry, J. & Wong, F. S. L., Feb 2020, In: Journal of Dental Research. 99, 2, p. 168-174
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedProtocol for the Rare Dementia Support Impact Study: RDS Impact
Brotherhood, E., Stott, J., Windle, G., Barker, S., Culley, S., Harding, E., Camic, P. M., Caulfield, M., Ezeofor, V., Hoare, Z., McKee-Jackson, R., Roberts, J., Sharp, R., Suarez-Gonzalez, A., Sullivan, M. P., Edwards, R. T., Walton, J., Waddington, C., Winrow, E. & Crutch, S. J., Aug 2020, In: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 35, 8, p. 833-841 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2018
- PublishedEconomic and modelling techniques used to value the health benefits of engaging in physical activity in green and blue spaces: a systematic review
Lynch, M., Ezeofor, V., Spencer, L. & Edwards, R., 22 Nov 2018, In: The Lancet. 392, Supplement 2, p. S55
Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review