About

I come from a medical background and was trained in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology, and Rehabilitation at the National Institute for Neuromotor System, Cairo, Egypt.

I joined University of Derby in 2021 as an Early Career Academic, attached to the UoD Biomedical and Clinical Science Research Theme. I had the opportunity to get involved in different biomedical sciences teaching and research activities within the School of Human Sciences (currently School of Science), College of Science and Engineering.

Teaching responsibilities

I lead and contribute to teaching of modules within the College of Science and Engineering at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. That included various Forensic and Biomedical sciences modules as well as sport and exercise science modules.

Professional interests

My main research interest is rehabilitation medicine and related intervention technology.

My PhD research aimed at investigating two of the major contributing factors of diabetic foot ulceration, changes in endothelial function and mechanical foot pressure in order to better understand the mechanism of ulcer development in diabetic foot and help in improving therapeutic interventions design to prevent diabetic foot ulceration.

Research interests

• Rehabilitation Technology
• Diabetic Foot
• Motion and Gait Analysis
• Foot Pressure

Membership of professional bodies

• Fellow of Higher Education Academy.
• Member of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate
• Member of the Egyptian Society of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation EGYRAR
• Member of the Mediterranean Forum of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Qualifications

• M.B.B.CH, (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery), Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
• Egyptian Fellowship in Hospital Management.
• MSc with Distinction in Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology, University of Dundee, UK.
• PhD in Medicine, University of Dundee, UK.
• PGCert in Academic Practice and Leadership, University of Derby, Derby, UK.

Recent conferences

• Oral presentation, University of Dundee CMDN Postgraduate Research Student Symposium: June 12, 2015, Dundee, United Kingdom.
• Oral presentation, 13th Staffordshire Conference on Clinical Biomechanics: April 23 -25, 2015, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom.
• Poster Presentation at School of Medicine Postgraduate Research Student Symposium June 15, 2016, Won third prize for non-lab based research.
• Oral presentation at Graduate Women Scotland East: Research Presentation Day: April 29, 2017, Dundee, UK.
• Oral presentation, University of Dundee, School of Medicine Postgraduate Research (PGR) Student Symposium June 9, 2017, Dundee UK.
• E-Poster presentation, 13th Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) Mediterranean Congress, Marrakech, Morocco, November 7-10, 2019,
• Flash Talk, Physiological Society Long COVID meeting: Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Recovery, February 22-23, 2022.
  • Owen, R., Ashton, R, E,M., Yates, J., Ferraro, F., Thomas, C., Edris, R., Faghy, M, A., (2022)., Pre-COVID physical activity status does not protect against developing Long COVID symptoms., Physiological Society Long COVID: Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Recovery.
  • Yates, J., Faghy, M, A., Owen, R., Thomas, C., Edris, R., Ferraro, F., Ashton, R,E,M., (2022), Comparing the profiles of individuals hospitalised with COVID-19 with those referred to Long Covid services, Physiological Society Long COVID: Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Recovery.
• Oral presentation at Human Sciences Research Centre (HSRC) Research Seminar: June 15, 2022, University of Derby, Derby, UK.
• Journal Club, July 20, 2022, ECAs in Biomedical Sciences, School of Human Sciences, University of Derby, Derby, UK.
• The Catalyst Award Healthy Ageing kick-off day “Supporting your journey to impact at scale” organised by Zinc, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) September 14, 2022, London, UK.
• UKRI Healthy Ageing Catalyst Awards 2023 Webinar, Meet UoD 2022 Winner, December 2, 2022.
• Engineering Better Health #5 meeting – March 2023.
• Physiological Symposium, April 19, 2023, University of Derby, Derby, UK
  • Willis R., Ferraro F.V., Edris R., Akehurst S. The recovery path following total hip replacement: a systematic scoping review, oral presentation.
• Roldán A., Zhou Y., Edris R., Ferraro F.V. Holistic intervention of tai-chi and inspiratory muscle training in older adults (14 September 2023). Research Showcase, University of Derby (UK),
• Willis R., Ferraro F.V., Edris R., Akehurst S. (November 2023) Recovery path in total hip replacement: a Delphi study with scoping review. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. (Birmingham).
• Marshall, A., Ferraro, F., Edris, R. and Foster, L. 2025. Breath, balance, and belonging: A holistic approach to preventing falls in later life. Physiological Symposium 2025.

In the media

Enhancing Mobility of Elderly Stroke Patients using sustainable solution.

Recent publications

• Rania Gamil Edris, Weijie Wang, Graham Arnold. 2015. A Study of the Effect of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Gait in Stance Phase in Patients with Cerebral Palsy, Journal of the Royal Medical Society, Res Medica, 23(1), p130, doi:10.2218/resmedica.v23i1.1374
• Yusra Siddiqui, Rania Edris and Bilal Malik (2022) Written evidence submission to the Science and Technology Committee (House of Lords)'s inquiry, People and skills in UK science, technology, engineering and mathematics. https://committees.parliament.uk/work/6838/people-and-skills-in-uk-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics/publications/written-evidence/?page=4
• Willis, R., Ferraro, F. V., Edris, R. and Akehurst, S.2024. Recovery Path in Total Hip Replacement: A Delphi Study with Scoping Review, Physiotherapy, 123, pp. e241-e242. DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2024.04.303, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2024.04.303.
• Ferraro, F., Zhou, Y., Roldán, A. and Edris, R. 2025. Multimodal respiratory muscle training and Tai Chi intervention with healthy older adults: A double-blind randomised placebo control trial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 42, pp. 527-534.
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.046.
• Ferraro, F., Edris, R. and Wainwright, T. W. 2025. Inspiratory muscle training: A theoretical framework for its selected application in orthopaedic enhancing recovery pathways. International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing. 58, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijotn.2025.101193
• Willis, R., Edris, R., Akehurst, S. and Ferraro, F. 2025. Do pre- and post-rehabilitation influence hospital length of stay and patient recovery following total hip replacement in the UK? A systematic scoping review and Delphi study. International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing. 58, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijotn.2025.101209.
• Zhou, Y., Edris, R., Roldán, A., & Ferraro, F. V. 2025. Exploring the Challenges, Facilitators, and Changes with Older Adults Taking Part in a Randomized Inspiratory Muscle Training Tai Chi Trial: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Journal of Physical Activity and Health pp.1-8. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0794