Leanne Aitken

Professor Leanne Aitken is Associate Dean (Research & Enterprise) at City St George's School of Health & Psychological Sciences, with visiting appointments at University of Melbourne and Queen Mary University of London. Holds postgraduate qualifications in Academic Practice and Clinical Epidemiology.

Research focuses on improving recovery from critical illness through interventions in ICU and post-ICU care. Examines clinical decision-making, rehabilitation strategies, and implementation of evidence-based practices in critical care settings.

Recent publications address sedation protocols, delirium management, and de-implementation of low-value practices in critical care. Leads major trials like A2B examining pharmacological interventions for ICU outcomes.

Honors:

• Fellow, American Academy of Nursing
• Fulbright Senior Scholarship
• World Federation of Critical Care Nurses Ambassador
• Multiple best paper awards

Teaches critical care nursing and mentors clinicians through research processes. Co-editor of comprehensive Critical Care Nursing textbook (5 editions). Leads international research collaborations on ICU recovery and patient safety initiatives.