Dr. Sarah Rand

Biography

Sarah Rand graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy in 2003 and previously completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Natural Sciences (Physiology) at Trinity College, Dublin in 2000. In 2010, she obtained her Master of Science degree in Advanced Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy from University College London. Sarah became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2014 and was appointed as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at her alma mater RCSI in 2017. She is currently a Lecturer and Research Physiotherapist at University College London, focusing on Advanced Physiotherapy postgraduate programs, and has been a Teaching Fellow since 2010. Prior to her academic career, she worked at Great Ormond Street Hospital as a specialist cystic fibrosis physiotherapist and clinical physiotherapist. In addition, Sarah has experience in clinical roles including working as a specialist paediatric respiratory physiotherapist at various institutions. She is also a member of the External Advisory Board at the School of Physiotherapy, RCSI, and serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Active Pregnancy Foundation charity. In 2018, she received the Inspiring Excellence Award from RCSI.

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