Dr. Emma Thurston is a Senior Lecturer of Physician Associate Studies within the Department of Medical Science and Public Health at Bournemouth University. She is also a General Practitioner with a special interest in women’s health. Her PhD investigates if and how medicine’s neglect of female sexual pleasure is impacting the uptake of hormonal contraceptives.

Dr. Emma Thurston is also interested in championing women in academia, and is a co-convenor of Bournemouth University Woman’s Academic Network.