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Kerri Thornton is a Lecturer in Interactive Application Development, specializing in Virtual Reality (VR) and its applications in healthcare. Her research focuses on developing VR-based mindfulness tools and has received funding from Interreg's #IT4Anxiety project and Innovate UK. She collaborates with diverse organizations, including government bodies, charities, and private-sector entities across the UK and Europe, particularly in digital healthcare spaces.
Her work is closely tied to the MSc Medical Visualisation & Human Anatomy and BSc Immersive Systems Design programs. She has contributed to projects like 'Interactive & XR Apps for Medical Visualisation', emphasizing cross-disciplinary collaboration between technology and healthcare.
Kerri has also served as a consultant for companies in digital healthcare, leveraging her expertise to bridge technical innovation with real-world applications in mental health and medical visualization. Her research bridges psychological principles with immersive technologies, aiming to improve patient outcomes through innovative solutions.
