Charlotte Dando

Dr Charlotte Dando is a Lecturer at the University of Southampton's Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on musculoskeletal conditions, particularly rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and foot-related pathologies. She leads projects such as 'Active Living Cafes' and collaborates in initiatives like 'Pre-App R2 2024'. Her work emphasizes clinical diagnostics, ultrasound applications in podiatry, and healthcare service optimization. Currently supervising PhD student Sally Gates in Health Sciences, Dando is actively involved in improving diagnostic protocols and patient care standards.

• Research Interests: Podiatry innovation, musculoskeletal imaging, and clinical service improvement.
• Key Projects: Active Living Research group collaborations, NHS service redesign audits.

Recent publications explore plantar pressure dynamics in rheumatoid arthritis, heel effects on knee OA, and global podiatry ultrasound practices. She advocates for evidence-based care through interdisciplinary research.