Dr Rankin is a Research Fellow based in the Usher Institute at the University of Edinburgh. He has worked on a series of internationally-recognised qualitative research projects which focus on the perspectives and experiences of people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and their healthcare professionals. During the last 15 years Dr Rankin has worked on projects which have explored: individuals’ experiences of diabetes self-management following receipt of structured education (DAFNE, DAFNE 5x1, DAFNE-HART and DAFNEplus); young children’s (and their parents’) experiences of diabetes management; and, young people's, adults’ and pregnant women’s views about using diabetes technologies (CGM, insulin pump and hybrid closed-loop). He has particular expertise in conducting process evaluations of complex interventions and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.

• A qualitative evaluation of the Tandem IQ insulin pump and DEXCOM G6 continuous glucose monitoring hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system (control-IQ) on wellbeing and diabetes management in a socio-demographically diverse group of adults with Type 1 diabetes (Lothian Health, NHS Lothian). Lawton, Rankin.
• Developing and trialling the DAFNEplus (Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating) intervention: a lifelong approach to promote effective self-management in adults with type 1 Diabetes (NIHR). Investigators: Heller (University of Sheffield), Lawton (University of Edinburgh) et al. Rankin, collaborator. 
• CLOuD – closed-loop extension phase: qualitative study (NIHR). Investigators: Rankin, Lawton (University of Edinburgh), Horvorka (University of Cambridge)
• The artificial pancreas in children aged 1 to 7 years with type 1 diabetes (EU: Horizon 20/20). Investigators: Hovorka (University of Cambridge), Lawton (University of Edinburgh). Rankin, collaborator..
• Effect of closed loop insulin delivery from onset of diabetes in youth on progression of type 1 diabetes (NIHR). Investigators: Hovorka (University of Cambridge), Lawton (University of Edinburgh) et al. Rankin, collaborator.
• Patients’ and family members’ experiences of using closed loop systems during the Day and Night Closed Loop with Pump Suspend Feature in Sub-optimally Controlled type 1 diabetes under free living conditions (APCam11) Trial (JDRF). Investigators: Hovorka (University of Cambridge, Lawton (University of Edinburgh) et al. Rankin, collaborator.
• The views, experiences and support needs of children with type 1 diabetes: a qualitative investigation. Linked to this: Design, development and feasibility study of an intervention to support parents of young children with type 1 diabetes (CSO). Four-year post-doctoral fellowship, funded by the Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government Health Directorates.
• Caring for a child with Type 1 diabetes: a qualitative investigation of parents' experiences and views (CSO). Investigators: Lawton, Waugh, Rankin, Noyes and Harden.
• REPOSE: Relative Effectiveness of Pumps over MDI and Structured Education trial (HTA). Investigators: Heller (University of Sheffield), Lawton (University of Edinburgh) et al. Rankin, collaborator.
• Improving management of type 1 diabetes in the UK: the DAFNE programme as a research test-bed (NIHR). Investigators: Heller (University of Sheffield), Lawton (University of Edinburgh) et al. Rankin, Research Fellow.
• The evaluation of Scottish Healthy Living Centres (Scottish Executive and NHS Health Scotland) - Phase 2. Investigators: Platt, Backett-Milburn, Rankin.

• Member of the DAFNE Research Collaborative 
• Former co-convenor of the Qualitative Researchers in Health Group (CPHS) 
• Professional Member of Diabetes UK
• Member of the BSA Medical Sociology Committee
• Grant Reviewer - Diabetes UK
• Peer-reviewer: Diabetes Care, Diabetic Medicine, International Journal of Diabetes Mellitus, International Journal of Behavioural Medicine, BMC Public Health, BMC Family Practice, BMJ Open Diabetes Reseach and Care.

PhD (2010) University of Edinburgh

MPhil (2000) Heriot-Watt University

MA(Hons) (1996) University of Dundee

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