Sue Bale, , RGN, NDN, RHV is a

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with a special interest in wound healing.

Education and career

She received her

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degree from the

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(now the

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) in 2003. She currently works Director of Research & Development in Aneurin Bevan Health Board.

Work in wound healing

Bale was part of the original team that established a unique wound healing service in the Wound Healing Research Unit, based at the

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. She has written a range of books and articles on wound care. She is a founder member of the Wound Care Society (1985); the European Wound Management Association; (1991); the ''Journal of Wound Care'' (1992); the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (1996).

Fellowship

Professor Bale is a fellow of the

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Recent publications

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References

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