The Research Department at the ESO is dedicated to providing the best possible support for undergraduate and institutional research activity. The research team is headed up by Philip Bright and Dévan Rajendran. Responsibility for the undergraduate research programme sits with Philip Bright as the Head of Department for Research and Professional Development. The new member of the team is Melissa Jones, a PhD student with The University of the Witwatersrand, and Lecturer in Anatomy at the ESO. The team members are able to contribute a wealth of relevant experience and expertise in both osteopathic professional specific issues as well as in research methodology and writing for publication.

Head of Research and Professional Development

Dr Philip Bright PhD, BSc Ost (Hons), DO, PGCRM, PGCHE, FHEA

philbright@eso.ac.uk

Research Associate and Senior Clinic Tutor

Mr Dévan Rajendran MSc, BSc (Hons), Dip Hyp, DO, ND, Cert Ed

devanrajendran@eso.ac.uk

Junior Research Officer

Mrs Melissa Jones MSc, BSc (Hons)

melissajones@eso.ac.uk

Research Admininistration Assistant

Mrs Wendy Weller

wendyweller@eso.ac.uk