Dr. Liba Sheeran

Associate Professor

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Biography

Liba Sheeran is an Associate Professor in the Allied Health Professions (Physiotherapy) at the University of Southampton, recognized for her contributions to AI-driven innovations in musculoskeletal health and pain conditions. With over 20 years of clinical and translational research experience, she integrates clinical expertise with academic innovation to impact healthcare in occupational health. Sheeran leads projects such as gUB-Precise and BACK-to-MOVE, which focus on digital self-management interventions and machine learning applications in rehabilitation. Her educational efforts align closely with research, emphasizing musculoskeletal health and digital innovation across undergraduate and doctoral levels. Sheeran is also a Visiting Teaching Fellow at the University of Salzburg and SUPSI, delivering specialized training for professional bodies. Her leadership roles include Vice President-Elect of the Society Back Pain Research and membership on various funding committees, further shaping national and international strategies for digital health research.

Research Interests

Experience

Consultant Physiotherapist

2023-01-01 — Present

Swiss Bobsleigh • Switzerland

Providing expert clinical insights and management strategies for complex spine pain.

Awards

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Cardiff University Innovation Impact Award

2019-01-01
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Royal Society Medicine Presentation Prize

2007-01-01
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Society Occupational Medicine Golden Jubilee Prize

2020-01-01
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Research Capacity Building Collaboration Postdoctoral Fellowship

2016-01-01