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Personal profile
Biography
James is Patient Public Involvment and Engagement Lead for the HealthTech Reseacrh Centre in brain and Spinal Injury. He is honorary fellow at UEA and a freelance engagement consultant and trainer.
He has been involved in writing, producing and delivering; science shows, workshops and dialogue events for wide ranging audiences since 1995. He has appeared on television and radio numerous times to present scientific ideas and demonstrations, notably on ‘The Investigators’ for Channel 4, which was nominated for a Children’s BAFTA and ‘My Head’ for BBC Radio 4 which won the Royal Society Radio award 2015. He holds the LAMDA gold medal with distinction in public speaking.
James’ life changed dramatically in January 2011 when a serious road accident left him with a severe head injury. He was in hospital for nearly 2 months and whilst having made a remarkable recovery still lives with the effects of his injury
He is a trustee United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum and ambassador for the European Brain Council.
linkedin.com/in/thepiercy
Education/Academic qualification
Master in Science, Science, Open University
Award Date: 1 Dec 2005
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, University of East Anglia
Award Date: 1 Jun 1994
External positions
Patient Public Involvement and Engagement Lead, NIHR Healthtech Research Centre for Brain Injury
14 Aug 2024 → …
Public Patient Involvement and Engagement lead Transfer Trauma, Queen Mary University of London
1 Aug 2022 → 14 Aug 2024
Communications and Engagement officer, John Innes Centre
17 Aug 2017 → …
Freelance science communicator and Public Engagement consultant
Aug 2017 → …
science communicator, Science Made Simple
May 2008 → Sept 2017
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Just what is going on in his head: A patient's journey after a severe traumatic brain injury
Piercy, J., Kolias, A. G. & Hutchinson, P. J., 2014, In: Practical Neurology. 14, p. 198-200 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Community consultation in emergency neurotrauma research: Results from a pre-protocol survey
Clark, D. J., Kolias, A. G., Corteen, E. A., Ingham, S. C., Piercy, J., Crick, S. J., Menon, D. K., Hutchinson, P. J. & RESCUE-ASDH Collaborative Group, Jul 2013, In: Acta Neurochirurgica. 155, p. 1329–1334 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
15 Citations (Scopus) -
Science Communication - A Practical Guide for Scientists
Piercy, J., Yeoman, K. & Bowater, L., Nov 2012, Science Communication - A Practical Guide for Scientists. Bowater, L. & Yeoman, K. (eds.).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Prizes
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UEA Engagement achivement award
Piercy, J. (Recipient), 6 May 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)