Robyn Lotto

Robyn Lotto is a Senior Lecturer and Inspire Researcher at Liverpool John Moores University, with over thirty years of experience in healthcare, spanning clinical nursing and academic research. Her work bridges cardiothoracic nursing, public health, and social science applications in healthcare improvement.

Education:

• Masters in Health Sciences, Newcastle University
• PhD research supported by joint grant from SAPPHIRE and TIMMS

Her research focuses on cardiovascular care, health inequalities, variations in clinical practice, and patient and public involvement. She has led and contributed to numerous studies on congenital cardiac surgery, atrial fibrillation, stroke prevention, and decision-making in critical care. Her recent work emphasizes qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to understanding patient, parental, and clinician perspectives.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend in interdisciplinary research combining cardiology, nursing, public health, and ethics. Key themes include risk perception in congenital heart disease, anticoagulation management post-hemorrhage, and community-based screening initiatives. Her work frequently addresses health disparities and decision-making under uncertainty.

Scientific Awards:

• Florence Nightingale Fellowship (2016/2017) for research on risk perception in congenital cardiac surgery

Robyn Lotto has actively supervised and collaborated on research projects, though specific student names are not listed. She has received grant support from SAPPHIRE and TIMMS for her PhD. She is deeply involved in peer review, contributing to over 70 reviews for journals such as BMJ Open, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, and Heart & Lung. Her collaborative network includes researchers in cardiology, nursing, and public health, indicating active participation in multidisciplinary teams focused on improving cardiovascular outcomes and healthcare equity.