Daniela Oehring

Dr Daniela Oehring is an Associate Professor and Research Scientist at the University of Plymouth, specialising in Ophthalmic Research and Vision Science. With nearly 20 years of international experience in health and medical research, she gained expertise across charity, corporate, and academic sectors from Africa to the UK. As a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society and the Higher Education Academy, Dr Oehring champions ethical practices in medical research, reflecting her commitment as a member of the Committee for Publication Ethics and a trustee of the European Academy of Optometry & Optics.

Her dedication extends to healthcare advocacy, where she trains as a lawyer specialising in health and medical research ethics. Dr Oehring’s passion for advancing eye care is evident in her innovative research projects.

Current roles and responsibilities:

Chair of the Faculty of Health Research Ethics and Integrity Committee
UoP Senate Member
Co-Chair Athena Swan (SoHP)
Faculty Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Representative (FEDIC)
Member of the Committee for Decolonisation of the Curriculum
Lead of Mental Health and Wellbeing Group (SoHP)
International Exchange Coordinator for the Optometry Programme