Joanna Long

Dr Joanna Long is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Queen Margaret University (QMU), part of the Division of Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Radiography (DNBSPPR). She joined QMU in 2021 and teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate Physiotherapy programs, focusing on respiratory care and developing entrepreneurial skills. Her clinical background includes roles in London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the Scottish Borders, with a specialization in dizziness and preventing hospital admissions via Emergency Department collaborations. She holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh (2022), where her research explored point-of-care diagnostics for tuberculosis in low-resource settings, alongside entrepreneurship and healthcare innovation modules.

Education:
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, University of Sheffield
- PhD in point-of-care diagnostics, University of Edinburgh

Research Interests: Rehabilitation, dizziness, global health equity, and belonging in healthcare. She employs both quantitative and qualitative research methods and is a full member of the Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research at QMU.

Affiliations:
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Health and Care Professions Council

Teaching Highlights:
- Leads respiratory physiotherapy education
- Integrates entrepreneurship into healthcare training