Jean is a Critical Care Research Nurse based at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Jean Antonelli Critical Care Research Nurse Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Usher Institute College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Contact details Work: +44 (0)131 242 7195 Email: jean.antonelli@luht.scot.nhs.uk Background Graduated in Nursing Studies from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2000, having previously completed a BSc(Hons) in Biology at the University of Paisley. My clinical background is Acute Medical and Critical Care Nursing. Research I started in research in 2005 as a research nurse in the Clinical Research Facility - Edinburgh, becoming Critical Care Research Nurse in the facility and working as part of the ECCRG in 2006. I have been involved in a variety of studies in areas including sepsis and peri-operative optimisation of patients. In Nov 2012 I joined the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) as Study Manager and Follow-Up Co-ordinator, still working with the ECCRG. My trial management responsibilities include the DESIST Study (ICU Sedation), ExPRES Sepsis and INFECT (both sepsis studies). I also follow up patients for the studies such as OPTIMISE, RECOVER and ABLE. Professional interests I also have a particular interest in the legal and ethical aspects of healthcare in general and more specifically in clinical research, having completed the Law and Ethics in Healthcare course, a blended programme of modules by NHS Lothian/Napier University(Nursing Dept)/Edinburgh University(Medical Law Dept). This article was published on 2024-09-24