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Dr Grace Turner is an Associate Professor at the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham. She is an applied health researcher currently holding a NIHR post-doctoral fellowship, with over a decade of experience in stroke and TIA research. Her work integrates mixed-methods approaches, patient-reported outcomes, and public involvement in health research.
- BSc Human Biology (First Class), University of Birmingham (2005–2008)
- MSc Toxicology (Distinction), University of Birmingham (2008–2009)
- PhD in Primary Care Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham (2012–2015)
- PGCert Academic Practice (Distinction), University of Birmingham (2015–2018)
Dr Turner’s research focuses on long-term impairments after stroke and TIA, epidemiology, clinical trials, and patient and public involvement (PPI). She is an expert in co-production and has led high-impact studies published in journals like PLOS Medicine, BMJ, and Scientific Reports. Her work has influenced national and international stroke guidelines and public health campaigns.
Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in long COVID research, digital health interventions, and patient-centered outcomes. Themes include pacing strategies, symptom burden measurement, digital clinical trials, and PPI implementation in large-scale studies.
- Rising Star Award (2022) – OPSYRIS
- Pearl Awards (2015, twice) – NAPCRG
- David Morgan Presentation Prize (2016) – RCGP
- ESRF Investigator Award (2017)
- Best Poster Prize (2018) – British Trauma Society
- AstraZeneca Research Prize (2009)
Dr Turner actively mentors and collaborates across interdisciplinary teams. She co-founded the International Special Interest Group for TIA and minor stroke research and serves on the NIHR Academy Involvement Group. Her work is supported by major grants from NIHR, Stroke Association, and Dunhill Medical Trust. She regularly reviews for top journals and funding bodies, contributing to research quality and impact.
She is a member of the Centre for Patient Reported Outcomes Research (CPROR) and leads research using the Health Improvement Network (THIN) database. Her team focuses on improving follow-up care pathways and unmet needs after minor stroke events.
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