Pinar Avsar

Dr. Pinar Avsar serves as a Lecturer and Programme Director at the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), where she leads academic programs and conducts research through the Skin, Wounds and Trauma Research Centre (SWaT). Her academic journey includes a PhD in Nursing from Gazi University Graduate School of Health Sciences, complemented by Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Nursing from Turkish institutions.

Dr. Avsar's research expertise centers on pressure ulcer prevention, with particular focus on physiological differences related to skin tone, technology-enhanced risk assessment, and patient-centered care approaches. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, addressing critical gaps in wound care through systematic reviews, clinical trials, and innovative technology applications. She has published extensively on topics including pressure ulcer prevention strategies, patient experiences with chronic wounds, and the impact of skin tone variations on wound assessment.

Her publication portfolio demonstrates a clear trajectory toward more sophisticated assessment methods, with increasing emphasis on technology integration (subepidermal moisture measurement, thermography, AI) and health equity considerations (particularly regarding skin tone assessment). Recent work shows growing attention to patient-centered outcomes and the practical implementation of research findings in clinical settings.

Dr. Avsar has successfully secured competitive funding, including Science Foundation Ireland grants focused on preventing facial pressure ulcers among healthcare staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. She actively supervises research students and contributes to professional development through workshops and masterclasses on pressure ulcer prevention.

Her professional activities extend to international collaborations and contributions to systematic reviews that inform clinical practice guidelines. She maintains active involvement in multiple research clusters focusing on Nursing & Midwifery and Population Health, with particular alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 for Good Health and Well-Being.