Dr Russell maintains a portfolio of contemporary practice in Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) as a researcher, clinician, research leader and educationalist at the University of Exeter and within the NHS. She has research expertise in mixed methods approaches, patient reported measures, person-centered approaches and supported self-management in ILD. Dr Russell is an American Thoracic Society Fellow and an active member of the European Respiratory Society, contributing to the development of international clinical guidelines. She has established international research collaborations and is the author/co-author of numerous peer-reviewed publications. Dr Russell also works with ILD charities in the UK and Europe. In her regional leadership role she supports research capability and capacity for nursing and allied healthcare professions working closely with the NIHR Nursing & Midwifery Office.