Lisa Taylor

Lisa Taylor is a Professor of Employability and Learning Innovation at the School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia (UEA). She serves as Associate Dean for Employability in the Faculty of Medicine and Health and leads employability initiatives within her school. She is also the module co-ordinator for MSc Professional Development modules.

Education:

• MSc completed in 1998
• PhD completed in 2006 (focus: treatment programme for hemianopia post-stroke)

Her primary research interests lie in neurological and neuro-visual rehabilitation, particularly visual deficits following stroke, and the employability of healthcare graduates. She integrates clinical occupational therapy expertise with innovative learning strategies to enhance graduate outcomes. Her work emphasizes equity, inclusion, and the application of occupational therapy principles to professional identity and career development.

Her recent publications (2022–2023) reflect a shift toward educational research, focusing on equity in employability, challenges faced by disabled learners, and the synergy between occupational therapy and professional becoming. Earlier works (2013, 1996) highlight her clinical research in stroke rehabilitation and global health caregiving roles.

Scientific Awards:

• National Teaching Fellowship (NTF), 2021

Lisa Taylor actively contributes to research and teaching beyond UEA, currently serving as a visiting lecturer at Curtin University and the University of Sydney (2020–2027). She leads the RECIPE research project on community integration post-rehabilitation. There is no mention of grant funding, but her project leadership and editorial roles indicate active scholarly engagement. She has not publicly listed any doctoral or master’s students.

She is affiliated with research teams focused on rehabilitation and employability, and her media presence underscores her influence in e-placements and teaching innovation in healthcare education.