Hannah Wilson

Dr. Hannah Wilson is a StAR Research Lecturer at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland's School of Nursing and Midwifery, where she leads the Skin Wounds and Trauma Research Team. She joined RCSI in October 2023 following her PhD completion at the same institution. Her clinical background in cardiology nursing informs her research on tissue viability and patient-centered care.

Education:

• PhD, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2020-2023)
• MSc Nursing, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2017-2018)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, RCSI (2016-2017)
• BSc Adult Nursing, Queen's University Belfast (2012-2015)

Her research focuses on three interconnected domains: 1) Advanced technologies for early pressure ulcer detection (including AI and subepidermal moisture scanning), 2) Physiological differences in skin injury response across diverse populations, and 3) Patient involvement frameworks for equitable wound prevention. This work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) through its focus on reducing healthcare disparities.

Dr. Wilson's recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on systematic reviews and clinical validation studies. Her 2024-2025 articles predominantly explore technological innovations in wound assessment, while her 2025 works focus on implementation science and diversity in healthcare research. Recurring themes include guideline implementation, skin physiology, and patient engagement methodologies.

Active Grants:

• Evaluation of Standards for Advanced Nursing Education (NMBI, 2025-2026)
• Voices that Matter: Patient Partnerships in Nursing Research (RCSI PPI Ignite Network, 2024-2025)

The Skin Wounds and Trauma Research Team develops evidence-based protocols for wound prevention and partners with clinical institutions to translate research into practice. Current projects examine subepidermal moisture correlations with ultrasound biomarkers and machine learning applications for diabetic foot ulcer prediction.