We are a small team of academics and health care professionals with extensive experience in conducting critical care research. We love what we do, and we do it with passion. We look forward to working with you.
Natalie Pattinson
Primary Supervisor (Chief Investigator), University of Hertfordshire
Natalie holds a Professor of Clinical Nursing position, at the University of Hertfordshire and East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. This post leads to rapid implementation of research into practice and clinical questions translated into research. Her broad clinical and research expertise encompasses critical care supportive care. Natalie is a clinical academic who has worked clinically in cancer, critical care and critical care outreach. Natalie is Chair of the National Outreach Forum, is Vice-chair for Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)/Nursing representative for the NIHR National Specialty Group for Critical Care, and the UK Critical Care Nursing Alliance.
Sally Humphreys
PhD Student (Lead Researcher), University of Hertfordshire
Sally currently holds a PhD Scholarship at the University of Hertfordshire and is based in the School of Health and Social Care. She moved into clinical research following a successful career as a registered nurse in emergency medicine, anaesthetics and critical care. She has worked on research studies in a range of therapeutic areas and across a variety of sectors predominantly leading research in anaesthesia and critical care. Sally is passionate about the pivotal and professional role research plays in improving knowledge and future practice. She chairs the NHS R&D Forum research management working group and is co-chair of the End-of-life and Palliative Care in ICU Research Network (EPCIN).
Rosemary Goldbold
Supervisor (Investigator), University of Hertfordshire
Rosemary is a nurse academic at the University of Hertfordshire with special interests in health care and research ethics, values based decision making and nurse education. She is an experienced qualitative researcher with a wealth of experience in research ethics. Rosemary is vice chair of the Health, Science, Engineering and Technology Ethics Committee at the University of Hertfordshire.
Nazir Lone
Supervisor (Investigator), University of Edinburgh
Nazir is Professor of Critical Care and Epidemiology, and Honorary Consultant in Critical Care at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. His programme of research focuses on health services research and health care quality improvement for patients before, during and after an episode of critical illness through rigorously conducted research and engagement with key stakeholders. Nazir is a Director of Research at the Intensive Care Society, chairs the SICSAG Steering Group, Scottish Intensive Care Society Audit Group, Public Health Scotland.
Rebecca Scott
Steering Group Member, University of Hertfordshire
Rebecca is the Information Manager for the School of Health and Social Work at the University of Hertfordshire. She has experience in systematic searching methods and has supported rapid and systematic reviews on a variety of topics including domestic violence, laryngeal function, and Covid-19. Rebecca is a 2022-23 member of the RLUK AHRC and ARMA Catalyst Cohort Programme for academic librarians to undertake practitioner research.
Natalie Hall
Steering Group Member, University of Hertfordshire
Natalie is a research fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, sitting across the Centre for Health Services and Clinical Research, the Health Research Methods Unit and Clinical Trials Support Network. Natalie is the CTSN Data manager for the university and a member of the UK Trial Managers network with experience running and managing international, mixed methods research projects in a variety of Health-related areas.
Independent Person
Melanie Handley
Independent Person, University of Hertfordshire
Melanie is a Senior Research Fellow in Health and Care for Older People at the University of Hertfordshire. She is a health service researcher focusing on care and services of people living with dementia. Melanie’s work has included exploring how good end-of-life care is achieved for people living and dying in care homes and enhancing hospital care of people with dementia.
PEACE-COS 