Christina Parker

Associate Professor Christina Parker is a leading academic in wound care at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the Faculty of Health's School of Nursing. With 30 years of clinical experience in nursing, she specializes in venous leg ulcers, chronic wound management, and gerontology. Her research focuses on risk assessment tools, delayed healing, and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations like those with dementia or diabetes.

• Education: PhD (QUT), Bachelor of Nursing (Southern Cross University)
• Teaching: Undergraduate and postgraduate units in wound care and primary health, including NSB608 and NSN828.
• Research Groups: Leads the Wound Research Advancement Group at QUT and collaborates with industry on projects funded by grants.

Research Contributions: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, emphasizing predictive tools for wound healing and recurrence. Recent work addresses wound care in dementia patients and Indigenous populations, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches. She actively supervises postgraduate students in topics like surgical site infections and wound care in aged care.

Awards & Memberships: Member of Sigma Theta Tau International and Wounds Australia. Recognized as a Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Grants & Partnerships: Secured industry collaborations for wound care projects and presented at international conferences, including invited talks in 2023 and 2025.

Labs & Teams: Directs the Wound Research Advancement Group, focusing on translational research to bridge clinical and academic practices.