Raphaela Kane

Professor Raphaela Kane serves as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). She previously held the position of Director of Academic Practice at Dublin City University and joined LJMU in 2014 as Director of the School of Nursing and Allied Health. She was conferred a professorship in 2016 in recognition of her contributions to nursing and healthcare leadership. Her work integrates education, research, and innovation to improve public health, healthcare practice, and patient outcomes.

Her educational background includes a PhD from Dublin City University, a BSc (Hons) in Nursing with Education from the University of Manchester, and a Diploma in Nursing from the University of London. These qualifications reflect her strong foundation in both clinical practice and academic education.

Professor Kane's research interests center on nursing, health services and systems, and midwifery, with a focus on patient care, clinical leadership, and educational practices. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical inclusion, and the improvement of healthcare delivery through evidence-based strategies. She is particularly interested in missed nursing care, maternal and infant health, and global health education.

Her recent publications, spanning from 2012 to 2023, demonstrate a consistent engagement with high-impact nursing and health services research. These works explore cross-cultural perspectives in care delivery, maternal feeding challenges, diabetes education in Thailand, and ethical decision-making in academic fitness-to-practise panels. The research reflects a blend of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches, contributing significantly to nursing scholarship and policy.

Professor Kane holds influential roles beyond the university, including membership in the Liverpool Health Partners Board, the Innovation Agency, and the Pandemic Institute as a founding partner. She chairs the Cheshire and Mersey Consortium Board and serves on the National and North West Councils of Deans. She is also a Governor at Liverpool Universities Foundation Trust and Deputy Chair of LJMU’s Academic Board.

She has supervised doctoral students and contributed to academic development through thesis supervision and editorial roles. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her leadership positions and professorial recognition underscore her professional impact. She plays a key role in shaping health and wellbeing strategies for both staff and students at LJMU, fostering a holistic institutional approach to health.

Professor Kane is actively involved in regional and national health collaborations, emphasizing the importance of partnerships between higher education institutions, healthcare providers, and community organizations to improve population health outcomes. Her work exemplifies the integration of academic leadership with real-world healthcare innovation.