Natasha Levy

Dr. Natasha Levy is a Senior Lecturer in Podiatry within the Department of Allied Health Professions, Sport and Exercise at the University of Huddersfield's School of Human and Health Sciences. She is an active researcher and educator specializing in diabetic foot complications, amputation outcomes, and wound management, with significant contributions to clinical pathways and patient-centered care.

Education:

• PhD in Impact of Below Ankle Amputation upon Quality of Life for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (2023)
• MSc Clinical Practices for Health Care Professions, University of Salford (2004)
• Bachelor of Podiatry (Hons) (1997)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (2011)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2012)

Research Focus: Her work centers on quality-of-life implications of diabetic foot amputations, vascular assessment in peripheral arterial disease, and tissue viability. She employs qualitative methodologies to amplify patient voices in treatment decisions, with strong emphasis on translating research into clinical practice through educational programs and standardized care pathways across multidisciplinary teams.

Publication Trends: Recent 2025 publications analyze contemporary arterial assessment techniques and industry-academia collaborations in healthcare education, building on her established expertise in diabetic foot ulcer management (2019) and patient-centered amputation outcomes (2017). Her research consistently bridges clinical practice, patient experience, and vascular diagnostics within diabetes care.

Professional Recognition:

• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Tissue Viability (2023-present)
• Society of Tissue Viability Trustee (2019-2022)
• Higher Education Academy Fellow (2012)

Research Leadership: As co-investigator on a £75,390 MRC IAA grant, she leads participant recruitment for the 'Perfusion Right Now' project investigating skin perfusion assessment in peripheral arterial disease. Her work package develops national surveys on vascular assessment practices and implements new clinical methodologies.

Clinical Integration: Maintains active connections to clinical practice through the Centre for Applied Research in Health, having previously developed diabetic foot care pathways across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire NHS services, including multidisciplinary footwear clinics and community wound care programs.