The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Ellie's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Ellie
I am a senior registrar and academic working in neurosurgery. I spend 50% of my time in clinical neurosurgery at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, with a special interest in brain tumours and traumatic brain injuries. The other 50% of my time is focused on research in neurosurgical patients, around clinical trials, older people and traumatic injuries.
I have previously led on the Dex-CSDH clinical trial which was a national, multi-site randomised controlled trial of dexamethasone for patients with Chronic Subdural Haematoma. Following this I was a co-applicant on the DENS trial, for older people with cervical fractures randomising to early or late removal of a collar and am the PI of this study in Plymouth.
I also helped design and am a co-applicant on the RESTART-tICH trial which is due to commence next year as a multi-site UK trial randomising to early or late recommencement of blood thinners (DOACs) after a traumatic intracranial haemorrhage.
I continue to conduct research in the field of Chronic Subdural haematoma including development of a core outcome set, qualitative research on patient pathways and recovery and am part of a national working group developing guidelines in this area (ICENI).
Teaching
I am interested in teaching medical students, junior doctors and allied health professionals on any areas relating to neurosurgery, neuroanatomy or research in this field. I am also a mentor for academic trainees and students interested in a career in neurosurgery and support projects and publications.
