ASCNUK26 Speaker Profile
Simona Fourie
Postdoctoral Nurse Researcher, University of Oxford
Dr. Simona Fourie, PhD, RN, is a clinical academic and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Radcliffe Department of Medicine. She is a Clinical Research Facility Operational Lead and leads the Oxford Research Nurses for Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases (ORNIID), focusing on research delivery in gastrointestinal diseases, surgery, and cancer. With over 38 years of nursing experience, Simona has specialised in IBD, colorectal and pelvic floor care. She transitioned into research more than a decade ago, bringing her clinical expertise to qualitative studies. Her research primarily explores sexual wellbeing in individuals with chronic digestive conditions, aiming to bridge patient needs with healthcare practices through evidence-based, holistic approaches. She is also actively involved in mentoring early-career nurse researchers and advocating for the advancement of the nursing profession.