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Tikki Immins is a Researcher at Bournemouth University, currently serving as Research Development Manager at the Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI). Her work spans clinical trials management, NHS-industry collaboration, and ethical governance in orthopaedic research. She holds an MSc in Epidemiology from the University of Edinburgh (2005) and has over 15 years of experience in medical research, including roles at Southampton University's Clinical Trials Unit and NIHR.
- Key research areas: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), hip/knee osteoarthritis, patient-reported outcomes, and wearable technology validation
- Collaborative networks: NHS partners, VirtaMed (VR surgical trainers), NIHR, and Arthritis Research UK
Her publications focus on rehabilitation protocols, virtual reality validation, and clinical outcome assessments across orthopaedics, physiotherapy, and surgical innovation. She has advised on Louise Mew's PhD (2024) about patient expectations in hip replacements. Training activities include Good Clinical Practice (GCP), GRAIL operator certification, and consent procedures.