Snr Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.
Dr. Amanda Lee is a globally recognized academic leader, nurse practitioner, and health sciences researcher whose career spans over three decades and four continents. With qualifications in adult nursing, midwifery, and advanced clinical practice, she has made outstanding contributions to clinical care, higher education, health policy, and interdisciplinary research. Holding a PhD in Health Sciences with a specialization in cancer epidemiology, Dr. Lee has developed pioneering methodologies that integrate health and geospatial sciences to improve healthcare planning. She is known not only for her scholarly output but also for her leadership in shaping transnational education programs and advising governmental healthcare bodies in the UK, Australia, Singapore, and China.
Profile:
Education:
Dr. Lee’s academic journey reflects a profound commitment to lifelong learning. She holds a PhD in Health Sciences from the University of Hull, an MSc in Nurse Practitioner studies from Curtin University in Australia, a BSc Hons in Midwifery from Leeds University, and several postgraduate diplomas in education and advanced nursing practice. Her broad academic foundation across nursing, midwifery, education, and research methodology has empowered her to lead in both clinical and academic environments with confidence and authority.
💼 Professional Experience:
Dr. Amanda Lee is a seasoned healthcare academic and leader with over 30 years of diverse professional experience spanning clinical practice, higher education, research, and international consultancy. She has held senior roles such as Executive Dean, Associate Dean (International), and Senior Lecturer across institutions in the UK, Australia, and Asia. Her career highlights include leading transnational nursing programs, supervising PhD students, securing competitive research funding, and advising government health bodies on advanced practice, non-medical prescribing, and educational strategy. Clinically, she has served as a neonatal nurse, ward sister, and nurse practitioner, and academically, she has managed multidisciplinary teams and developed inclusive, evidence-informed curricula for global healthcare education.
🧪 Research Excellence:
With over 41 peer-reviewed publications, an h-index of 12, and more than 740 citations, Dr. Lee is a prolific contributor to the global body of knowledge in health sciences. Her research interests include cancer epidemiology, nursing education, health geographics, and community-based interventions. Notably, her PhD work developed an innovative population health model using geographical data to anticipate healthcare needs—a methodology with broad interdisciplinary relevance. She has successfully secured major grants, serving as both Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on nationally and internationally funded research projects.
🌍 Global Impact & Leadership:
Dr. Lee’s influence transcends borders. She has led international collaborations in China, Saudi Arabia, and India, and has designed and implemented transnational nursing degree programs. She is a Visiting Professor at Yangzhou University in China and has advised national healthcare bodies including the UK’s MHRA and Australia’s Nursing and Midwifery Council. Her role as Executive Dean at the Global Banking School involved leading 300+ staff across 10+ campuses and overseeing educational strategies for over 10,000 students. She was instrumental in developing nurse-led clinics in Australia and advising on non-medical prescribing initiatives in Singapore.
🏅 Awards & Recognition:
Dr. Lee has held prestigious appointments, such as serving on editorial boards of top journals including Nurse Education in Practice, BMJ Open, and Journal of Clinical Nursing. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and an accredited researcher with the UK Office for National Statistics. In 2024, she was honored as an international judge for the Saudi Government’s health research awards, recognizing her global expertise in patient safety and critical care.
Publications:
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Cognitive impairment and dementia – Are they linked to childhood health and socioeconomic status? A systematic review
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‘Hearing silences’: Exploring culturally safe transitional care: A qualitative study among Turkish-speaking migrant frail older adults
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Effectiveness of spontaneous pushing versus Valsalva pushing in the second stage of labor on maternal and neonatal outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Beliefs, attitudes and experiences of virtual overdose monitoring services from the perspectives of people who use substances in Canada: A qualitative study
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Diverse Molecular Structures Across The Whole Star-Forming Disk of M83: High fidelity Imaging at 40pc Resolution
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Severe Loneliness and Isolation in Nursing Students during COVID-19 Lockdown: A Phenomenological Study
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Trajectory analysis of the work and life experience of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal qualitative study
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Predictors of long-term survival in 5,680 patients admitted to a UK major trauma centre with thoracic injuries
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Experiences of domestic violence prevention interventions and gender equality promotion work: A qualitative study of Nirdhar Groups in rural India
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Anxiety and sleep quality among front-line nurses treating first wave COVID-19 in China: The mediating role of mindfulness