Ellie Edlmann

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Dr Ellie Edlmann

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7253-9115

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    I am a consultant neurosurgeon and associate professor working in neurosurgery. My clinical role as a neurosurgeon at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust includes a special interest in brain tumours, awake surgery, traumatic brain injuries and general neurosurgery including spine surgery. My academic time at the University of Plymouth is focused on research in neurosurgical patients including brain tumours, designing and delivering clinical trials, and research focused on outcomes in older people and traumatic injuries, including the use of AI.
     
    My clinical trials experience includes leading on the national Dex-CSDH trial in Chronic Subdural Haematoma, the DENS trial for older people with neck fractures, co-leading the national RESTART-tICH trial (randomising timing of recommencement of blood thinners after a traumatic intracranial haemorrhage) and as the national neurosurgery lead for the ROSSINI-Platform trial (assessing interventions for surgical site infection after craniotomy).
     
    I also have a passion for brain tumour research, working closely with local oncologists, neurologists and psychologists on optimising care in the patient pathway and am working towards future studies and trials in this field, including glioma tissue banking and pre-clinical research.
     
    My work in head injury includes using AI to help predict outcomes after a head injury, developed closely with patient and public involvement and as part of the SUSTAIN south west collaborative. 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). 
     

    Professional memberships

    • Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS)
    • Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)
    • European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
    • Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)

    Roles on external bodies

    I am currently co-chair on the Joint Clinical Academic Advisory Board at UHP and lead for the Tessa Jowell Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence for Peninsula Neuro-oncology service.

    I lead CREATe-B (Community Research Engagement in Aging, Trials and the Brain) which is a large public engagement group aimed at helping inform and promote research activity in older people with brain research and trials. 

    I am the Principle Investigator for ROSSINI-Platform and RESTART-tICH. I am a Co-PI for the MAST trial, PANGEA trial, BRAINS study and TBI Reporter studies.

    I am a founding member and co-chair of the International Collaborative Research Initiative on Chronic Subdural Haematoma (iCoRIC) study group; www.icoric.org

    Previously I have been the associate sub-specialty lead for neurosurgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, supporting and promoting academic activity and clinical trials throughout neurosurgery in the UK. I have also been the trainee representative on the specialty advisory committee (SAC) for Neurosurgery (2018-20) and chair of the British Neurosurgical Trainees Research Collaborative (BNTRC) in 2017.

     

    Teaching interests

    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. 

    Additional information

    In addition to my passion for neurosurgery, I am a mother and a passionate advocate for the role of women in neurosurgery and academia. I think the establishment and availability of good role models in the field is essential and am always happy to be contact by students or colleagues with similar interests. 

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 4 - Quality Education
    • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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