Welcome To Dr Richard J. Helyer, PhD - Senior Lecturer In Physiology & Human Simulation - University of Bristol, UK.
Biography - Dr Richard J. Helyer
Richard J. Helyer, PhD, is a senior lecturer in physiology and human simulation at the University of Bristol, UK.
Dr Helyer teaches nearly 2000 undergraduate students per year in principles of whole-body physiology using simulation. He pioneered high-throughput undergraduate learning after the early adoption of simulation in Bristol.
He specializes in teaching general physiology, including the cardiovascular system, to both science and healthcare students. He has held numerous roles, including School Education Director in Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience, and leads a number of modules. He has made many contributions to scientific meetings describing the application of simulation to learning whole-body physiology, with an emphasis on using platforms with a physiological model.
He is the lead author of Learning Physiology in Context, a short book setting out the core principles for using simulation to teach fundamental concepts in bioscience and medicine.
He currently holds one of only six University Enterprise Fellowships at Bristol, awarded to academics at the interface of research and industry. Dr Helyer is passionate about the belief that helping everyone towards a better understanding of how the body works can make a significant contribution to improving healthcare practice, population health, and patient outcomes.
Richard Working With Donate For Defib W-s-M Project
Welcome Dr Richard Helyer to the Donate For Defib W-s-M Team! 
With upcoming projects involving University of Bristol Medical Students, we’re excited to see innovative developments in public health education and pre-hospital emergency care!
Why are defibrillators important?
KEYWORDS & SEMANTICS for optimisation:
HASHTAGS for visibility & reach:Ongoing developments and plans are currently underway, and looking forward to working with Richard and the Medical Students at the University of Bristol in the coming weeks and months!
Official Letter Of Support - Enhancing Our Partnership
Learning Physiology in Context
Application Of Simulation To Learning Whole-Body Physiology
Elevate Maestro, a virtual human patient simulation platform used at the University of Bristol.
New Cardiac Arrest Demonstration Video Now Available
We are delighted to share an exciting new resource from Dr Richard Heyler at Bristol Biomedical Simulation — a Cardiac Arrest Demonstration Video designed to enhance life-saving knowledge and awareness.
This professionally produced video provides a clear and practical demonstration of how to recognise and respond to a cardiac arrest, offering valuable insights for medical students, healthcare professionals, and members of the public alike.
Whether you’re in training or simply want to feel more confident in an emergency, this video is an excellent tool for learning the essential steps that could help save a life.
👉 Watch the video below and learn how to act fast in a cardiac emergency.
Together, let’s raise awareness and empower more people with the knowledge to make a difference.
A Proud Milestone for Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare: Clinical Experts Meeting – 19th June 2025
Thursday 19th June 2025 marked a truly inspiring milestone in the journey of the Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare project. We proudly hosted our Clinical Experts Meeting — a day filled with collaboration, celebration, and heartfelt gratitude. 💬❤️
We were deeply honoured to welcome Brigadier Nigel Beacom QVRM, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, as our Special Guest Visitor. 
His presence and support are a powerful reminder of how vital our mission is — not just for Weston-super-Mare, but for communities across Somerset.
This special event was a celebration of the dedicated Clinical Team Members and Experts who work tirelessly behind the scenes to save lives. We were thrilled to present certificates and awards 🏅 to these true champions of emergency care, recognising their outstanding contributions to defibrillator awareness and response.
Certificate of Thanks Presented to Dr. Richard Heyler, PhD – University of Bristol
We are proud to recognise Dr. Richard Heyler, PhD, from the University of Bristol, as a key Clinical Expert supporting the Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project.
Dr. Heyler was recently presented with a Certificate of Thanks by our Project Lead, Josh Bell, in appreciation of his ongoing contributions to enhancing defibrillator provision across the community. As an Academic Lead, Dr. Heyler’s expert knowledge and guidance have played a vital role in helping us shape our life-saving initiatives with robust clinical insight.
His dedication to improving access to defibrillators, along with his collaborative spirit, has had a meaningful impact on our strategic planning and educational efforts. We are incredibly grateful to have his support as we continue working towards a safer, better-equipped Weston-super-Mare.
On behalf of the entire Donate For Defib team and the communities we serve—thank you, Dr. Heyler, for being a valued part of our mission.
Contacting - Dr Richard J.Helyer - University Of Bristol
Press - Good News Post Stories
Headline: "University of Bristol Clinical Expert Joins Life-Saving Defibrillator Project in Weston-super-Mare"
Good News Post Story
Date Published: 15th May 2025
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