Dr Esther Aspinall joined Glasgow Caledonian University in May 2013 as a researcher working in the blood borne virus research team

Stella Bain has been employed as a Lecturer in social and forensic psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University since 2003.

Professor Bartholomew was awarded his PhD in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Leicester.

Lauren Blane started at GCU in October, 2016 within the School of Health and Life Sciences.

Sharron graduated from the Oswestry and North Staffordshire School of Physiotherapy in 1993. She undertook her basic rotations at the University of North Staffordshire before moving to spend two years at the Royal Brompton Hospital.

Louise qualified as a therapeutic radiographer in 1999 and worked clinically for ten years in large cancer centres in Scotland.

Marian currently directs a programme of work on stroke rehabilitation.

I am a new lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging, having progressed from clinical practice.

Lindsey is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and is registered with the HCPC as a practitioner Health Psychologist.

Jacqueline has been a registered nurse since 1987 and has gained varied clinical experience in cardiology, intensive care, medical, surgical, gastroenterology, school nursing and care of the older person.

Roseanne commenced her senior lecturer post in the department of nursing & community health in December 2014. Roseanne is a RGN and specialised in the area of clinical genetics.

Mairead Collie has been a registered nurse for almost thirty years, specialising in Intensive Care.

Des became a Registered Nurse too many years ago to remember and worked in a variety of clinical settings within general and psychiatric hospitals.

Professor Craft was awarded his PhD in the Department of Biochemistry at University College London and took up a research fellowship in the same department in 1972.

Since 2009 AnneMarie Craig has been a lecturer in Adult Nursing and is currently the Academic Disability Coordinator within the Department of Nursing and Community Health.

Elaine works within the ‘Safeguarding Health through Infection Prevention’ (SHIP) Research team as a PhD student.

Phil Dalgarno is a lecturer in Mental Health Psychology with a particular interest in altered states of consciousness and both the positive and negative aspects of psychoactive substance use.

Philippa Dall is a senior research fellow in the School of Health and Life Sciences with a background in physics and engineering.

Chris is a nurse who has worked in a variety of settings with people with learning disabilities, and has extensive experience of teaching in higher education, curriculum development and academic leadership.

Yvonne Dempsie graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology from the University of Glasgow in 1998 and subsequently undertook a PhD at the University of Nottingham.

Dr Adele Dickson is a Chartered Health Psychologist with a particular interest in applying qualitative research to health contexts.

Qualified as a Diagnostic Radiographer in 2001 from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.

Sylvia is a Research Fellow in the School of Health and Life Sciences with a background in managing trials in the area of Women's Health, in particular Pelvic Organ Prolapse, and Stroke.

Dr Sharron Dolan graduated with a BSc (hons) in Developmental Biology from the University of Glasgow in 1989 and subsequently undertook a PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Stirling with Dr Peter Cahusac.

Professor Doughty came to Vision Sciences at GCU in 1995 after having both taught in Optometry at the University of Waterloo (Canada) for many years as well as holding several research positions across the United States in the preceding decade.

Barbara Duncan gained her first degree at the University of Strathclyde and her PhD from the University of Sheffield.

Dr Elaine Duncan who joined GCU in 1993 is a psychologist and counsellor.

Linda is currently undertaking a PhD in Health Economics under the supervision of Dr Jody Riskowski, Dr Gordon Hendry and Dr Helen Mason.

Janet Finlayson is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Health and Life Sciences and the Institute of Applied Health Research.

Eleanor Forrest is a lecturer in the School of Health and Life Sciences at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Brian Gallagher is a PhD research student based within GCU’s School of Health and Life Sciences. His research involves exploring the interconnections between fatherhood, masculinities and alcohol use.

Richard is an HCPC Registered and BPS Chartered Counselling Psychologist, qualifying from the Surrey University Doctoral programme in Counselling Psychology in 1998.

Gael’s research interests include aspects of visual perception in typical and atypical visual development, texture and pattern perception and the effect of migraine headache on visual performance.

Lucy begun her career as a general adult nurse after graduating from GCU in 2014.

Heather Gray qualified as a physiotherapist in 1988 from Queen’s College, Glasgow.

Lyle Gray graduated from Glasgow College, the forerunner institution of Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) in 1989.

Chris has worked at GCU since January 2015 and is the module leader for the final year Empirical Project modules.

Hamish Innes is an epidemiologist/researcher working in the blood borne virus research team under Professor Sharon Hutchinson.

Sven studied optometry in Berlin and Philadelphia and has several years of experience in working as an optometrist in the UK and in Germany.

Annelysse holds a Bachelor of Science with majors in Anatomy and Histology, and Neuroscience, and a Master of International Public Health from the University of Sydney, Australia.

Andrew is a PhD student from Uganda under the SHIP research group in the School of Health and Life Sciences (SHLS)

First became involved in clinical research while working as physiotherapist in elderly mental health.

Graeme is a Lecturer in Vision Sciences and a practising optometrist, providing services to NHS and private patients through Glasgow Caledonian University’s Eye Clinic.

Dr Susan Kerr has a background in public health nursing/health visiting.

Sarah completed her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Criminology and Social Research at Northumbria University (2000-2005), and worked as a researcher and analyst for the Home Office Drug Interventions Programme (2003-2007).

Dougie Lauchlan is currently the Subject Lead for Physiotherapy and is a member of the Departmental Management Group within the Department of Psychology & Allied Health Sciences.

Gunter is a qualified Optometrist and currently the Programme Lead for the Undergraduate Optometry Programme. He researches various aspects of visual perception in normal and clinical populations.

I studied Psychology (1968-72) and Applied Math (1966-68, 1976-79) at the Moscow State University (Russia).

Karen is a Senior Research Fellow in Public Health, and medical sociologist, in the School of Health & Life Sciences/Institute for Applied Health Research at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Rosemarie graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2002.

Fiona is a Lecturer within the Department of Nursing and Community Health at GCU. Her teaching role includes Teaching and Assessment in the Undergraduate Child Health Nursing.

Louise’s research interests are mainly in the fields of anterior eye disease, ocular therapeutics and contact lenses. She has published a number of papers in these fields and has co-authored a book chapter on dry eye disease.

Department of Social Sciences, Media and Journalism

Abhishek Mandal completed his Bachelors in Optometry from University of Technology, Kolkata and went on for his Masters in Optometry from BVU Medical College, Pune, India.

I qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1992, following which I undertook further study and graduated with a BSc in Health Studies in 1998.

Dr Kareena McAloney-Kocaman holds a BSc (Hons) Social Psychology from the University of Ulster, a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Care Ethics and Law from the University of Manchester, and a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Ulster.

Dr Jacqueline McCallum is the Acting Head of Department in the School of Health and Life Sciences within the department of Nursing and Community Health. Jacqueline has worked in education since 2000 and joined GCU in 2005.

Tom McCarron is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy having worked as a clinician within the NHS and private practice specialising in the assessment and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

My research spans social, cognitive and biological psychology.

Doreen is a physiotherapist with a specialist interest and knowledge of pelvic floor dysfunction.

Sheila McCluskey is a lecturer in the School of Health and Life Sciences at Glasgow Caledonian University. She is a nurse and midwife with a special interest in multidisciplinary working as well as midwifery and neonatal care.

Isla is a PhD student at GCU, currently employed by NHS GG&C and seconded to GCU for three years in Clinical Academic Learning Disability Nursing.

Rachel obtained her Diploma in British Orthoptics from The Queens College, Glasgow in 1992. She has a BSc (Hons) in Health Studies from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Masters in Health Studies obtained in 2005.

I joined Psychology in 1996 and took over as Programme Leader for BSc / BSc Hons Psychology in September 2007.

Prior to becoming a lecturer at GCU’s School of Health and Life Sciences, David held a variety of posts in Glasgow and North Lanarkshire, working mainly with young people and their families.

Laura's undergraduate psychology degree and masters in research has led her to have a great interest in visual perception, neuropsychology and applied clinical research.

Joanna was awarded her PhD in Psychology from the University of Stirling in 2004. She is now a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Andrew is a part-time Clinical Academic Research Fellow in the Dept of Nursing & Community Health and started in August 2015.

I am a Chartered Health Psychologist and lecturer in Biopsychology at Glasgow Caledonian University.

A Nurse Researcher with the Safeguarding Health through Infection Prevention (SHIP) team.

The Caring Together Programme is a partnership between the British Heart Foundation, Marie Curie Cancer Care, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and Glasgow Caledonian University.

Fiona Moffat is a lecturer in Physiotherapy and practising physiotherapist.

Sheila studied Psychology as an undergraduate both at Glasgow University and GCU, and obtained her PhD at Strathclyde University.

Rachel completed her Psychology studies at QUB obtaining a BPS award for her dissertation and a European scholarship award to complete her MSc Occupational Psychology.

Emma-Jane specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy after graduating from Manchester University in 2002. She went on to work initially in the NHS and then full time in professional sport, including International level Tennis, Rugby, Hockey and Netball.

I have been at Glasgow Caledonian since 1995 having moved from Glasgow University where I did my PhD and 5 years as a post doctoral researcher.

I work Tuesdays to Fridays with my time split between CPD and Placements activities.

Valerie worked as a registered nurse and Emergency Nurse Practitioner with the Emergency Department at Glasgow Royal Infirmary until joining GCU in 2002.

Lorna Nimmo is Programme Lead for the MSc Diagnostic Imaging Programme and a lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU).

Nadia qualified as an Orthoptist in 1989 from Queen’s College Glasgow with distinction.

Dr Rosaleen O'Brien is a medical sociologist with a particular interest in qualitative methods and their application to health research.

I graduated from the University of Glasgow with an Honours degree in Immunology after which I began a Trainee Biomedical Scientist position in Pathology at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Deborah joined Caledonian University in 2006, undertaking a variety of roles until taking up the post of Academic Development Tutor in 2012.

Katherine is a lecturer in Vision Sciences and has been at Glasgow Caledonian University since 1992.

Fani is a Chartered and HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist. She works part-time for GCU as an Associate Lecturer and Placement Tutor for the Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (D.Psych).

Wendy is a Lecturer in Psychology and was awarded her PhD in October 2015.

Dr Pierotti received his Ph.D. at the MRC Brain Metabolism Unit (University of Edinburgh) where he worked on neuropeptide processing.

Lectures on ophthalmic lenses, geometrical and visual optics labs for dispensing opticians (for BSc in Ophthalmic Dispensing).

Sarah qualified as registered nurse in 1991 from Forth Valley College of Nursing and Midwifery and has worked within a variety of orthopaedic settings.

Fiona trained as a registered nurse at Glasgow Western and Gartnavel Hospitals in 1983.

Sandra is a graduate from Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy.

I originally gained qualifications in general nursing, midwifery and health visiting, and was employed in clinical practice in these areas until 2001.

Prior to joining the Occupational Therapy teaching team in August 2010, Geraldine was employed with Central and Northwest London Foundation Trust.

After graduating from Glasgow University, in 1994, Ingrid followed a career in intensive-care nursing, in hospitals around the UK and Australia.

PhD working title: Epidemiological study of the association between alcohol consumption and liver disease among persons with chronic hepatitis C virus infection in the UK
Supervisors: Professor Sharon Hutchinson, Professor David Goldberg, Dr Carol Emslie

Kathryn Savage is a lecturer in Physiotherapy.

Professor Scobie is involved in teaching on the Biomedical Science and Microbiology programmes.

Dirk’s current research interests include changes in the quality of the retinal image before and after the onset of myopia, size and blur perception in different refractive groups.

Qualified as a physiotherapist in 2010, Ceri's PhD research involves the characterisation of free-living physical activity patterns in school children and the validation of a new activity monitor in measuring physical activity in adults and children.

Nicole graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2007 and has been working in clinical research since this time.

Dr Shiv Shanmugam's specialisms are in upper limb function in neurological patients, physical activity and health, and education: enhancing student learning, teaching, assessment and feedback.

I am primarily interested in the relationship between evolution of the endocrine system and its relationship to complex social behaviour in human females.

Lynn Sheridan worked in social work for several years before taking up a teaching role at GCU. This work included child care/protection social work, management of staff in the residential sector and childcare social work in both England and Scotland.

Liz joined GCU in September 2003 from the NHS, having worked in Acute Medicine and Coronary Care and laterally, as a Resuscitation Officer.

Margaret Spalding is a Lecturer in Therapeutic Radiography and has worked as a clinical radiographer in the Beatson Oncology Centre in Glasgow.

Janice received her PhD from the Open University while working as a clinical scientist at the Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale, London (now part of Public Health England) investigating the pathogenicity of enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC).

Karen has a background in Psychology but has worked in a number of roles at GCU since beginning her career in 1996 as a psychology lecture for nurses.

PhD working title: The acceptability and feasibility of a parenting intervention for female offenders who have a history of substance misuse.
Supervisors: Dr Kerri McPherson, Professor Liz Gilchrist & Dr Carol Emslie

Frederike van Wijck is Professor in Neurological Rehabilitation at the School for Health and Life Sciences at GCU.

Stephen Webb is Deputy Director of Centre for Living and Professor of Social Work at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland.

Dr Amanda Weir joined Glasgow Caledonian University in May 2013 as a Statistician working primarily in the area of blood borne viruses.

Kirsty achieved a BSc (hons) Psychology and an MSc in Research Methods: Child Development at Stirling University, and has now embarked on her PhD journey at GCU.