Nicki Thomas

Professor Nicki Thomas is a registered nurse and academic specializing in kidney care, nursing education, and healthcare innovation. She holds a Professorship at London South Bank University, where she teaches kidney care and research methods. As co-lead in Adult Nursing and Midwifery, she focuses on improving care for early kidney disease through patient-centered approaches and shared decision-making. She also serves as an honorary nurse consultant at Barts Health NHS Trust, contributing to the East London Community Kidney Service.

• Education:
  • PhD (Professional Practice), 2004–2010
  • MA (Education), 1994–1995
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing, 1985–1989

Her research interests span AI-driven healthcare solutions, such as outpatient management systems, and improving kidney disease management in primary care. She edited the Renal Nursing textbook (6th ed., 2024) and leads projects like the ADROITNESS trial evaluating AI in NHS outpatient services. Her work aligns with UN SDGs, emphasizing education and health equity.

Recent publications explore AI applications in healthcare, including stress echocardiography analysis and outpatient appointment systems, reflecting her interdisciplinary focus on technology and clinical practice.

No scientific awards listed. She has supervised 4 research projects but student names are not specified.

Director of Post-Graduate Research (2017–2021), she contributes to academic leadership and collaborates on grants for kidney care and technology integration. Her work involves labs/teams at Barts Health NHS Trust and London South Bank University, advancing person-centered healthcare models.