Jimmy Choo

Dr. Jimmy Choo is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing at the University of Leeds’ School of Healthcare, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health. He transitioned from a part-time Lecturer Practitioner (2013) to a full-time Lecturer in 2015. His expertise focuses on skin integrity, wound care, and pressure injury, with additional interests in nutrition, ethics, and clinical practice translation. Choo holds a PhD in Biology (University of Stirling, 2003) and nursing qualifications including a PgDip in Adult Nursing (University of Sheffield, 2007) and MMedSci in Healthcare (University of Sheffield, 2010).

• Education:
• BSc (Hons) Biochemistry and Cell Molecular Biology (National University of Malaysia, 1996)
• MSc Biochemistry (National University of Malaysia, 1998)
• PhD Biology (University of Stirling, 2003)
• RN (Adult Nursing) and PgDip (University of Sheffield, 2007)
• MMedSci Healthcare (University of Sheffield, 2010)

His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs, emphasizing Biology, Skin/Wound Care, and Pressure Injury. He leads the International Healthcare module and clinical skills sessions (e.g., Basic Life Support). Choo’s clinical background includes acute surgery and tissue viability at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Professional memberships include the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Royal College of Nursing.