of successful postdoctoral appointments followed at the University of Cambridge, UK (1995–1998), University of Otago, NZ (1998–2000) and University of Queensland, Australia (2000–2004). Fraser’s research interests have focused on providing a better understanding of the intracellular trafficking and cardiovascular function of endothelin‐1, urotensin II and glial cell line‐derived neurotrophic factor. Since taking a faculty position at the University of the Sunshine Coast (2005–), Fraser has developed a research programme in natural product therapies, with a focus on providing new ideas for the management of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm and aberrant wound healing responses, where there are limited pharmacological treatment options.
Emma Senior MSc Academic and Professional Learning, BSc (Hons) Promoting Practice Effectiveness (Public Health/Health Visiting), DipHE Nursing Studies (Adult), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN), Registered Teacher (NMC), Fellow (FHEA). Senior Lecturer, Northumbria University.
Emma is an NMC registered teacher, nurse and health visitor with over 10 years of experience in the NHS and 10 years teaching experience with Northumbria University. She began her nurse career in theatres specialising in women’s and children’s health before qualifying as a health visitor in 2006. She then went on to work as a sexual health advisor across North Yorkshire where she was able to work collaboratively with a range of services and organisations which included the military, primary care and secondary education. Emma joined higher education in 2009, taking her first post as a senior lecturer/practitioner implementing a workforce development initiative called Northumbria Integrated Sexual Health Education (NISHE) for postqualified nurses across County Durham and Darlington and then project managed delivery across the south west of England with the University of West England. This involved the development and delivery of e‐learning educational materials along with supporting academic staff and students in their practice setting. In 2012, Emma joined the pre‐registration nurse team where she has been able to introduce, develop and co‐ordinate e‐learning packages on the programme. Along with teaching pre‐registration healthcare, Emma has maintained her postregistration nurse teaching within sexual health, safeguarding and public health within the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse programme. During her time at Northumbria University, Emma was part of the workforce development team working in collaboration with external partners to create education packages to develop the workforce. In 2015, Emma became involved with and is programme lead for Northumbria University’s innovative programme for professional non‐surgical aesthetic practice which has been a trailblazer nationally. Emma’s key areas of interest are public health, sexual health, military families and technology‐enhanced learning. She has published widely in journals and is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Lena Solanki DipHe Paramedic Practice. Paramedic Clinical Tutor.
Lena’s career began in 1998 with the Lancashire Ambulance Service as a call taker. After a brief spell adjusting to life as a new mum, she started training with the London Ambulance Service in 2010 as a student paramedic. She joined the clinical education and standards department in 2018 and trained as a clinical tutor, achieving her teaching qualification in 2020. Lena has enjoyed her career with the London Ambulance Service and finds it immensely rewarding. Lena likes to help others especially during their times of need and supports them in achieving their goals.
Tanya Somani MSc. Registered Paramedic.
Tanya began her career in paramedicine in 2008 practising in metropolitan and regional NSW Australia. Tanya completed a Bachelor Paramedicine (University of Tasmania) and undertook volunteer work in Papua New Guinea. She developed an interest in infection control, attaining a graduate certificate in clinical redesign (University of Tasmania), with a focus on environmental cleaning of ambulances, and an infection prevention and control qualification from the Australian College of Infection Prevention and Control. Tanya worked as part of the Sydney Metropolitan Ambulance Infrastructure program as program manager for the Make Ready Model and as station officer. Tanya has been the recipient of the Safety Thinker Award 2021 for NSW Ambulance, International Woman of the Year award 2021 from Council Ambulance Authorities and received a Commissioner Citation in 2021. Currently she is health relationship manager for NSW Ambulance. Tanya is passionate about patient and paramedic safety with a focus on systems improvement and project management.
Olivia Thornton BEnvSc, Dip Pre‐hospital Care, MPharm (Dist), AACPa, MSHPA. Pharmacist – Accredited Consultant.
Olivia began her career as a paramedic with the New South Wales Ambulance Service. During her 10 years of service as a paramedic, she worked at multiple sites in NSW, including metropolitan and regional areas. Olivia undertook a master’s in pharmacy through the University of Newcastle, graduating with distinction. Her pharmacy career has included working in community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, consultancy work and as a clinical associate lecturer for an undergraduate pharmacy program. She has an interest in improving medication safety for people with complex chronic health conditions throughout their medical journey, including during hospital admissions, aged care/disability care or at home. Her clinical interest areas are pre‐ and postsurgical admission, diabetes, Parkinson disease and mental health pharmacology.
Charlotte White BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science and PGCert Medical Healthcare Education. Education Centre Manager.
Charlotte has worked in paramedicine since 2012. Previously, she worked within a learning disability and dementia setting, then moved into clinical settings in numerous hospitals. Charlotte has enjoyed mentoring students during her operational duties, which sparked her passion to move into a formal education working environment, where she is currently undertaking a secondment. Charlotte enjoys the dynamic and challenging work education can bring, always striving for continuous developmental practice.
Dean Whiting RN, BN (Hons), BSc (Hons), PgCAP, PgDip(ACP), MSc, FHEA. Principal Lecturer in Advanced Clinical Practice, University of Hertfordshire. Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Berryfields Medical Centre, Buckinghamshire. Advanced Clinical Practitioner, London Scottish RFC.
Dean began his career in the British Army as a combat medical technician and then studied at the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine and the University of Portsmouth to become a registered nurse. During his time in the military, he mainly specialised in trauma and critical care nursing and was fortunate enough to work all over the UK and around the world. Since 2012, Dean has worked in higher education and pursued a clinical career in general practice and sports nursing. He now leads the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice at the University of Hertfordshire.
Carol Wills MSc Multidisciplinary Professional Development and Education, PGDip Advanced Practice, Bsc (Hons) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) (Health Visiting), DipHE Adult Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN), Enrolled Nurse (EN), Registered Health Visitor (HV), Community Practitioner Prescriber (NP), Registered Lecturer/Practice Educator (RLP), Senior Fellow (SFHEA), Subject and Programme Leader Non‐Medical Prescribing at Northumbria University.
Carol began her career undertaking enrolled nurse training in 1983 at Hexham Hospital in Northumberland. She then worked within neurotrauma at Newcastle General Hospital and then for several years in coronary care and intensive care at Hexham Hospital. This experience and additional training to complete registered nurse qualification then stimulated her to focus on primary care and prevention of ill health. Carol worked as a practice nurse and nurse practitioner in Newcastle city centre and as a staff nurse within Northumberland community nursing teams before going on to complete a health visiting degree and working in Newcastle as a health visitor for several years. During this time, she undertook several leadership and teaching roles
