Jessica Corner

Jessica Corner is a Professor of Cancer and Palliative Care at the University of Southampton and currently serves as Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange at the University of Nottingham. Her career includes leadership roles such as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Southampton (2010–2015) and Chief Clinician at Macmillan Cancer Support (2008–2016). She holds a Foreign Adjunct Professorship at the Karolinska Institute (2004–2010) and has been recognized with prestigious awards such as Dame Commander of the British Empire and Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Research Interests: Her work focuses on applied health research, cancer and palliative care, cancer survivorship, and nursing. She has pioneered non-pharmacological interventions for symptom management in lung cancer patients and contributed to national guidelines for cancer care. Her research emphasizes patient experiences, early diagnosis, and healthcare policy improvements.

Grants and Impact: She has secured over £25 million in grants, including major initiatives like the NIHR CLAHRC Wessex (£19m) and the Macmillan Horizons Programme (£3.24m). Her studies have influenced UK NICE guidelines and shaped national cancer awareness campaigns, such as the National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative.

Awards:

• Dame Commander of the British Empire
• Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences UK
• Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Fellowship
• Nursing Times/3M Award for Clinical Innovation

Leadership and Governance: She chairs committees such as the Movember Foundation Global Prostate Cancer Outcomes Committee and the UK Health Education Advisory Committee. Her roles in academic governance include serving on the Research Excellence Framework panels and leading health innovation clusters.

Labs and Teams: She leads multidisciplinary teams in applied health research through initiatives like the NIHR CLAHRC Wessex, advancing translational research in cancer care and palliative medicine.