Susan Dawkes

Susan Dawkes currently serves as the Dean of the School of Health and Social Care and Professor of Nursing and Cardiovascular Health at Edinburgh Napier University, where responsibilities include overseeing all credit-bearing modules and programs related to health professions. With extensive experience in nursing and cardiovascular health, research interests focus on the rehabilitation of individuals with cardiovascular disease. Susan has held various academic positions, including Adjunct Professor at Edith Cowan University and Honorary Research Consultant with NHS Lothian, contributing to research capacity in cardiovascular care. Previous roles include Dean at Robert Gordon University and Clinical Skills Facilitator at The University of Edinburgh. Educational qualifications include a PhD in self-management of patients with stable angina and several degrees in nursing and education.