Biography
Maria Kampanella earned her BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine from the University of Southampton , marking the beginning of her career in podiatry. Over the past twenty years, she has made significant contributions to the field, working in various roles within the NHS, including as a Community Specialist Podiatrist and collaborating with Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT). Her dedication to promoting podiatry as a career led her to serve as an outreach fellow, building relationships with educational institutions and inspiring the next generation of podiatrists. Her extensive experience and passion for education and mentorship ultimately led her to join the faculty at HSU, where she is eager to share her knowledge and inspire students to achieve their full potential in the field of podiatric medicine.
Experience, Areas of interest/expertise:
Clinic, community and domiciliary care
Diabetic foot management
Nail surgery delivery and training
Mental health patient care
Private practice management
Multidisciplinary teamwork
Qualifications: 
BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine, University of Southampton
Membership
Member of the Royal College of Podiatry
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
Research interests
Diabetic foot complications and prevention
Innovative teaching methods in podiatry education
Podiatric care for mental health patients and the challenges faced
Effective outreach strategies for promoting podiatry careers
Podiatric care for mental health patients and the challenges faced
Research
Dorset Healthcare Trust
Involved in national diabetic foot audit to improve patient care
