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Dr Sharran Grey is an associate lecturer for the Department of Life Sciences
Associate lecturer awarded OBE in New Year Honours List
Associate lecturer and NHS clinical scientist, Dr Sharran Grey, has been recognised in the 2021 New Year Honours List.
The honour recognises Dr Grey’s dedication to not only her own patients, but all patients receiving blood transfusions, as well research and innovation within her specialism.
In her 34-year career, Dr Grey, who is an NHS Haematology Consultant Clinical Scientist, has maintained focus on research and innovation that improves a patient’s experience of their healthcare.
In 2018, Dr Grey completed her doctoral degree on ‘accelerated blood transfusion’ at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her research allowed patients to be selected for faster blood transfusions, which meant they spent less time in healthcare settings, had a more comfortable experience and also a more efficient use of NHS resources.
She won the NHS England Chief Scientific Officer’s Award in 2017 for the research.
She also developed the ‘Red Cell Dosage Calculator’, a web app that accurately dosed the amount of blood a patient needs to correct their anaemia. It improved the effectiveness of blood transfusions for more patients and helped conserve precious donor blood.
Dr Grey also works with the UK Haemovigilance Scheme: Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT), developing tools for clinicians to identify patients who are at risk of developing lung complications during blood transfusions in order to help make their transfusion as safe as possible. This is now recommended in all UK hospitals.
Dr Grey also has a role in helping to shape the next generation of clinicians as an associate lecturer supporting the MSc Clinical and Biomedical Science programmes within the Life Sciences Department at Manchester Met.
She said: “I first became a student at Manchester Metropolitan in the late 1980s, and the University has supported my professional and academic development throughout my 34-year career, from undergraduate through to postgraduate studies – which equipped me for more senior roles – and then onto my doctoral research which linked with my consultant clinical scientist training.
“I continue to work with the University and have now been connected with them either as a student or lecturer, for three decades.
“The teaching and support is first-class and is aligned with current clinical and scientific practice. This ensures students are equipped to deliver excellence in their roles in the NHS and private sectors, as well as supporting their future career development and success.”
Carol Ainley, Head of the Department of Life Sciences, added: “Sharran has long been a supporter of our programmes, with her input being exceptionally well received.
“She showed great determination in ensuring she successfully completed our doctoral programme, whilst continuing to provide support as an associate lecturer.”
Alongside her role at the University, Dr Grey works for Lancashire Haematology Centre based at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where she continues to introduce innovations that improve patient care.
She is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists, British Blood Transfusion Society and the Academy for Healthcare Science, and a member of the British Society for Haematology.
Thursday, 21st January 2021