šProf Dr. Amel Alghrani, Congratulations on Winning the Best Researcher Award! ššš
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Prof Dr. Amel Alghrani, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom: Leading Research in Medical Law
Professor Amel Alghrani š,Heartfelt congratulations on receiving the Best Researcher Award! š by ScienceFather Your dedication, passion, and exceptional contributions to the fields of health law, family law, and children’s rights have not only earned you well-deserved recognition but have also significantly enriched our academic community.
Your multiple awards, including the recent global people’s choice award for the ‘most engaging impact project,’ reflect the profound impact of your work. Your commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues, from patient safety to the impact of COVID-19 on children with special needs, is truly inspiring.
In addition to your outstanding research, your leadership and contributions to policy reports and government consultations showcase your commitment to making a positive difference in the real world. It’s evident that your work transcends academic boundaries, leaving a lasting imprint on both scholarship and society.
Once again, congratulations on this well-earned achievement! š Your success is not only a testament to your brilliance but also an inspiration for all of us in the academic community. Wishing you continued success and fulfillment in your research endeavors.
Professional Profiles:
Bio Summary:
Professor Amel Alghrani is a highly accomplished academic lawyer with over 20 years of experience in health law, family law, and childrenās rights. Her extensive research, published internationally, has garnered numerous awards and recognitions. As a professor at the University of Liverpool, she continues to make significant contributions to legal scholarship, impacting policy and practice in various domains.
Education:
- PhD in Law: “Regulating Human Reproduction” (2004 ā 2008) – University of Manchester
- MA in Healthcare Law and Ethics (2003-2004) – University of Manchester
- Bar Vocational Course (2002-2003) – Manchester Metropolitan University
- LLB Law: 2:1 (Honours) (1999-2001) – University of Liverpool
- A Levels: History (A), Sociology (A), English Literature (B) (1992-1999) – Archbishop Blanch School, Liverpool
Research Focus:
Professor Amel Alghrani specializes in health law, family law, and childrenās rights. Her research particularly delves into areas such as human reproduction, patient safety and error reduction, COVID-19’s impact on children with special educational needs and disabilities, fertility preservation in transgender women, and legal implications of uterine transplantation.
Professional Journey:
- Professor of Law, School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool (2020 ā Present)
- Reader, School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool (2019 ā 2020)
- Senior Lecturer, School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool (2013 ā 2019)
- Lecturer in Family Law and Relationships, School of Law, University of Manchester (2012 ā 2013)
- Research Fellow in Interdisciplinary Bioethics, Institute for Science Ethics and Innovation, University of Manchester (2011 ā 2012)
- Research Associate, Centre for Social Ethics and Policy, School of Law, University of Manchester (2008 ā 2011)
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Law, Manchester (2004- 2008)
Honors & Awards:
- Multiple award-winning academic lawyer
- Track Impactās global peopleās choice award for āmost engaging impact projectā (2022)
- The North West Coast Innovation āTackling Inequality Awardā (22 June 2023)
- Commended for University of Liverpool Research Impact of the Year Award (11 July 2023)
Publications & Contributions (Selected):
- “Balancing the Scales of Safety: The Criminal Laws Impact on Patient Safety and Error Reduction” (2023) – British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Forthcoming)
- “Uterine Transplantation: Legal and Regulatory Implications in England” (2022) – BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- “Gross Negligence Manslaughter: Exploring the Disproportionate Impact Upon BAME Doctors” (2024) – In “Important Perspectives in Health Law and Ethics”
- “Re A” in “Rewriting Childrenās Rights Judgments: From Academic Vision to New Practice” (2017)
Research Timeline:
- PhD Thesis: “Regulating Human Reproduction” (2004 ā 2008)
- Recent Funding Awarded: Ā£86,000 (2020) – For a rapid cross-sectional mixed methods study on reducing inequalities and mitigating the long-term impacts of COVID-19 for CYP with SEND.
Citation Metrics:
- Citations: 165
- Documents: 28
- h-index: 8
Recent Publications (Selected):
- 30th anniversary editorial: Reflecting on the past and paving the way for the future
- Journal: Medical Law International, 2023
- Authors: Alghrani, A.; Case, P.; Fox, M.; Purshouse, C.
- Citations: 0
- āVulnerable and abandonedāāThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education, health and social care provision for children with SEND: Children and parents’ perspectives
- Journal: Children and Society, 2023
- Authors: Ashworth, E.; Bray, L.; Alghrani, A.; Kirkby, J.
- Citations: 0
- Fertility preservation and realignment in transgender women
- Journal: Human Fertility, 2023
- Authors: Bayar, E.; Williams, N.J.; Alghrani, A.; Pacey, A.; Jones, B.P.
- Citations: 0
- Erratum: Education, Law and Diversity: Schooling for One and All?
- Journal: Legal Studies, 2022
- Authors: Alghrani, A.; Byrne, S.; Tyfield, D.
- Citations: 0
- Uterine transplantation: legal and regulatory implications in England
- Journal: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2022
- Authors: Vali, S.; Jones, B.P.; Saso, S.; Alghrani, A.; Smith, J.R.
- Citations: 4
Notable Contributions and Achievements:
- Awarded a grant for the project titled “āA rapid cross-sectional mixed methods study to scope, understand and co-develop the policy priorities for reducing inequalities and mitigating the long-term impacts of COVID-19 for CYP with SEND” (2020) – Ā£86,000.
