- Adrian Gardner has been appointed as the first professor of clinical practice in orthopaedics at Aston University with the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
- Professor Gardner will develop an academic unit in musculoskeletal health and orthopaedics at Aston University
- The role will support the education of medical students in their knowledge of orthopaedics.
Professor Adrian Gardner has been appointed as the first professor of clinical practice in orthopaedics by Aston University, in partnership with the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) in Northfield, Birmingham.
A consultant spinal surgeon and research and development director at ROH, Professor Gardner will be tasked with developing an academic unit in musculoskeletal health and orthopaedics at Aston University, providing expert input into the shaping of courses, driving research and discovery in the field and taking on some teaching responsibilities.
Professor Gardner has an impressive applied research track record, evidenced by developing a comprehensive clinical research portfolio, and as the director of research supporting the critical work of others at ROH.
Speaking of his appointment, Professor Gardner said:
“I’m absolutely delighted to be joining the team at Aston University and further cement our longstanding partnership. This is a much-needed role in the region to support the education of medical students in their knowledge of orthopaedics, and it creates essential pathways for increasing the research portfolio at ROH to help improve patient care and outcomes.
“Birmingham is already home to extensive orthopaedics research and with access to first-class facilities at ROH and collaboration with students at Aston University will only further put the city on the map for global orthopaedics research. Having led the research and development efforts at the ROH for the past six years, I’m really excited to be able to drive research even further forward through this work.”
This appointment is a substantial contribution to the ongoing partnership between ROH and Aston University. It will provide medical students with greater access to expertise in clinical practice in orthopaedics, alongside research opportunities for students across a wide range of departments.
Professor Anthony Hilton, pro-vice-chancellor and executive dean of the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University, said:
“I am delighted to welcome Professor Adrian Gardner to the College of Health and Life Sciences here at Aston University. His joint appointment with the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital as professor of clinical practice in orthopaedics in Aston Medical School is an exciting development as the strategic partnership between the University and the hospital matures.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the educational and research opportunities in orthopaedics this partnership brings and the patient benefits that will follow.”
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About Aston University
For over a century, Aston University’s enduring purpose has been to make our world a better place through education, research and innovation, by enabling our students to succeed in work and life, and by supporting our communities to thrive economically, socially and culturally.
Aston University’s history has been intertwined with the history of Birmingham, a remarkable city that once was the heartland of the Industrial Revolution and the manufacturing powerhouse of the world.
Born out of the First Industrial Revolution, Aston University has a proud and distinct heritage dating back to our formation as the School of Metallurgy in 1875, the first UK College of Technology in 1951, gaining university status by Royal Charter in 1966, and becoming the Guardian University of the Year in 2020.
Building on our outstanding past, we are now defining our place and role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (and beyond) within a rapidly changing world.
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About the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe, offering planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally, and internationally.
- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital achieved 'Disability Confident Leader' status in April 2022.
- The ROH is a Veterans Aware accredited organisation, meaning the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital takes account of the needs of the Armed Forces community, which exceeds 500,000 across the West Midlands.
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