Debra Salmon

Professor Debra Salmon is the Executive Dean of the School of Health and Psychological Sciences at City St George’s, University of London, and holds the academic rank of Professor of Community Health. She has been affiliated with the institution since 2015, leading transformative educational and strategic initiatives. Her research focuses on youth health and wellbeing, workforce development in healthcare, public health policy, and interprofessional practice.

Education:

• BA Hons Sociology (Warwick University, 1990)
• MSc Policy Studies (Bristol University, 1996)
• PhD (University of the West of England, 2007)
• Several postgraduate qualifications in nursing and education

Research Interests: Debra’s work addresses health inequities through participatory methodologies, with a focus on young people’s access to healthcare. She has pioneered initiatives like the National Health Visitor Implementation Plan and contributed to policy development through evidence-based interventions. Her recent projects include evaluating food sustainability programs and improving mental health care delivery during pregnancy.

Professional Contributions:

• Member of the Council of Deans of Health
• Key role in merging City University with St George’s Medical School
• Leading the Student Minds University Mental Health Charter application

Awards:

• Fellow through Distinction, Faculty of Public Health (2019)
• Principal Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2019)

Grants & Funding: Secured support from UK Prevention Research Partnership, NIHR, and charitable trusts like Burdett Trust. Her work emphasizes translational research impacting clinical practice and policy.

Labs/Teams: Leads institutional academic strategy and collaborates with NHS Trusts, ICBs, and third-sector organizations to develop education programs addressing healthcare workforce needs.