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Ian Davies is an Associate Professor in Health Sciences at Staffordshire University, with a dual background in clinical biomedical science and medical education. Previously, he spent 20 years in NHS roles including lead biomedical scientist and operational manager at Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust, while concurrently holding academic positions part-time since 2008. His expertise spans clinical pathology, healthcare education innovation, and workforce development. He holds HCPC registration in Haematology/Transfusion Science and Clinical Chemistry, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science, Higher Education Academy, and Royal Society of Biology.
Education: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (University of Wolverhampton, 1996), MSc Biomedical Science (Wolverhampton, 2000), PGCert Medical Education (Keele University, 2012), Clinical Academic Internship (University of Birmingham, 2015).
Research Focus: Innovations in biomedical education, quality improvement methodologies, point-of-care testing optimization, and pre-analytical variables impacting diagnostic accuracy. His work emphasizes bridging clinical practice and academic education through initiatives like healthcare science apprenticeships and pandemic-era workforce training programs.
Awards: Recipient of NHS England’s Excellence in Education Delivery Award (2018), Advancing Healthcare Award (2018), and the prestigious Biomedical Scientist of the Year (2023). Recognized globally as a thought leader in pathology education and workforce development, featured in The Pathologist Power List (2020-2021).
Professional Activities: HCPC education visitor and fitness-to-practise panel member, Q Community member (Health Foundation/NHS Improvement), and active contributor to regional training committees. Leads Staffordshire University’s Healthcare Science course, overseeing modules in clinical practice, leadership, and disease management.
