Ian Spiers

Ian Spiers is a seasoned professional in clinical terminology and informatics, currently serving as a Terminology Education Specialist at SNOMED International since March 2019. Prior to this role, Ian held various positions at NHS Digital, where responsibilities included advising and supporting Mental Health and Primary Care Trusts on SNOMED CT usage, as well as leading terminology implementation efforts. Ian's expertise extends to the development and quality assurance of NHS clinical terminologies, including dm+d and Read codes. Earlier career experiences include participation in the NHS Digital Leadership Programme, a role as a Commercial Director in the engineering sector, and post-doctoral research in pharmaceutics and chemical engineering. Ian holds a BSc (Hons) in Pharmacy from The University of Manchester and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Aston University, complemented by several professional memberships.