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The School of Allied Health Science and Practice has highly valued academic staff who are leading professionals in their area of expertise.


Professor Rachel Gibson

Head of School

Professor Rachel Gibson

Professor Gibson’s research interests are in the field of supportive care in cancer, with a particular focus on gastrointestinal side effects. For more than 2 decades she has investigated how treatments for cancer, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted therapies lead to who of gut damage, and how these can be better managed. In addition, Professor Gibson is passionate about learning and teaching the next generation. She has a particular focus on mentoring staff and students alike.

As Head the School of Allied Health Science and Practice, Professor Gibson is responsible for both strategic and operational leadership of the School. Specifically she focuses on the new program development, quality of learning and teaching, program accreditation, student experiences, staff development, digital learning, research development and International engagement.

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