Gemma Pearce

Dr. Gemma Pearce is an Associate Professor (Research) at Coventry University's Centre for Healthcare and Communities. Her research focuses on long-term conditions, women's health, physical activity promotion, and co-creation methodologies.

She specializes in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Dr. Pearce leads projects developing co-created tools to improve maternity care for people with hEDS/HSD and physical activity programs for POTS patients.

She serves as UK PI for the Erasmus+ Co-Creating Welfare project, developing co-creation training across European welfare settings. Her research emphasizes patient involvement and implementation of evidence-based interventions in healthcare.

Dr. Pearce's recent articles focus on rehabilitation for postural tachycardia syndrome and outcome measures for young adults with knee disorders. She received the 'Highly Commended Status' award for her collaborative research.