Brian Sheppard

Brian Sheppard is a Senior Lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, where he has been teaching since 2013. He is affiliated with the nursing programs, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate courses including BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing, MSc Adult Nursing, and MSc Mental Health Nursing.

His primary research interests lie in the field of dual diagnosis, particularly focusing on individuals with schizophrenia who use cannabis. He has also explored the mental health experiences of transgender individuals and contributed to psychosocial discourse during the pandemic by authoring a chapter on fear, social media, and the impact of Covid-19.

Brian Sheppard holds an MSc from Middlesex University and is a registered member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). His clinical background includes serving as the Clinical Lead for Dual Diagnosis in the London Borough of Hillingdon prior to his academic appointment.

He has authored at least one notable scholarly contribution—a book chapter on the psychosocial dimensions of fear during the pandemic—though no peer-reviewed journal articles are listed in the provided text. His teaching and clinical expertise strongly align with mental health nursing and complex psychiatric conditions comorbid with substance use.

• Member, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Brian Sheppard advises and teaches nursing students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to the development of future mental health and adult nurses. While no formal grants are mentioned, his work integrating clinical leadership with academic education suggests a strong applied research orientation. He is actively involved in curriculum delivery across multiple nursing pathways.

There is no information provided about specific research labs or teams, though his role as a senior lecturer and former clinical lead implies collaboration within academic and healthcare settings.