Daniel Rodger

Daniel Rodger serves as a Senior Lecturer in Operating Department Practice at London South Bank University's Institute of Health and Social Care, where he has been employed since 2016. His academic credentials include a DipHE in Operating Department Practice, a BSc(Hons) in History and Religion from The Open University, an MA in Contemporary Ethics, and he is currently completing a PhD in Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London under Jonathan A Smith.

His research spans critical intersections of healthcare practice and ethics:

• Bioethics in medical decision-making and emerging technologies
• Artificial intelligence applications and ethics in healthcare education
• Xenotransplantation and innovative solutions to organ shortages
• Ethical frameworks for perioperative care practices
• Impact of lived experience on acceptance of novel biotechnologies

Rodger's scholarly contributions include the influential edited book 'Fundamentals of Operating Department Practice' (2nd edition, Cambridge University Press, 2022) and over 50 research outputs through 2025. His recent publications demonstrate growing influence in bioethics journals including BMC Medical Ethics, Public Health Ethics, and Nurse Education in Practice.

His work has garnered significant academic attention, with substantial readership on platforms like Mendeley and notable social media engagement across X (Twitter) and Bluesky. Professional recognition includes active research output with 13 publications in 2025 alone, reflecting sustained scholarly productivity.

Prior clinical experience as a Senior Operating Department Practitioner at Evelina London Children's Hospital ensures his academic work remains grounded in practical healthcare contexts, bridging theory and practice in medical education.