Rachael Summers

Rachael Summers is an accomplished researcher with extensive experience in user research and health services. Currently serving as the Head of User Research at Hippo Digital since August 2022, Rachael previously held multiple roles at the University of Southampton since September 2010, including Visiting Research Fellow and Faculty Respiratory Research Fellow, where involvement in various projects focused on feasibility studies and research grant applications was prominent. Rachael's experience extends to the UK Home Office as a Principal User Researcher and includes a position as an Expert Member of the NHS Social Care Research Ethics Committee. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Health Services Research from St George's, University of London, along with a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, an MSc in Pain Science and Management from Keele University, and a BSc in Physiotherapy from St. Martin's College.