Professor Liz Lightbody

Professor of Stroke Care and Improvement , UK’s Deputy Director of the NIHR Global Health Research Group for Improving Stroke Care in IndiaSchool of Nursing and Midwifery

Liz’s contribution to the field of stroke and health services research has been outstanding. She has a national, and international research profile in applied health research, service improvement and implementation. Her research focuses on psychological adjustment, acute stroke care, workforce and global health research in stroke. Liz is one of only two UK nursing professors of stroke care. Her professorial position has an emphasis on developing and evaluating technology enhanced solutions, to provide more efficient and cost-effective care.