Profiles
Dr Ellie Edlmann
Clinical Lectureship in Neurosurgery
Peninsula Medical School (Faculty of Health)
- Neuroscience
- Ageing
- Clinical trials
- Delphi method
- Randomised controlled trials
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Biography
Biography
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).
Qualifications
2023: Awarded FRCS Neurosurgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England
2019 -24: Clinical lecturer in Neurosurgery, University of Plymouth
2017: Awarded AFHEA (Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy)
2015-18: Clinical Neurosciences PhD & neurosurgery research fellow, Wolfson College, University of Cambridge
2011: Started national training number in Neurosurgery, South West Peninsula
2010: Awarded MRCS, Royal college of Surgeons of England
2008 - 10: Foundation training, South Thames, London, UK
2008: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BM BS) with honours, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UK
Professional membership
- 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 the national associate sub-specialty lead for neurosurgery at the Royal College of Surgeons which involves helping to support and promote academic activity and clinical trials throughout neurosurgery in the UK. I am also the local PI for the DENS trial in Plymouth and Co-PI for the MAST trial.
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 trainee representative on the specialty advisory committee (SAC) for Neurosurgery (2018-20) and chair of the British Neurosurgical Trainees Research Collaborative (BNTRC) in 2017.
Key publications
Teaching
Teaching
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.
Research
Research
Research interests
My main research interests have been in the field of head injury and neurosurgery in older patients. During my PhD I worked on the national Dex-CSDH trial which recruited 750 patients to a randomised study on dexamethasone versus placebo to treat chronic subdural haematoma. I have continued this interest in looking at the role of anti-thrombotic medications in head injury.
I have also helped establish an international collaborative research initiative on chronic subdural haematoma (iCORIC) which meets annually and shares research ideas, methodology and is planning future studies. I am also a member of the trial steering committee for the establishment of a cranioplasty registry and am interested in the long term outcomes of patients following head injury and cranial reconstruction.
I also conduct research in a wide range of neurosurgical conditions in collaboration with other researchers and students and am always looking for new areas to become involved in.
Publications
Publications
Key publications
Key publications are highlighted
JournalsPersonal
Personal
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 have been invited to be part of an equality and diversity task force led by the EANS to help improve recruitment and working standards for diverse groups within neurosurgery. 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.