Deanne Naula is the Community Engagement Officer for the Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Medical Engineering and is also supporting the Mithras programme. She is responsible for building partnerships between the Centre, its projects and King’s local communities in Lambeth and Southwark. She works with research scientists, students and professional services staff within the Centre and School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences to support engagement and collaboration with local community partners, that helps to shape the research and mutually benefit those participating and beyond. Deanne has over 20 years’ experience developing and delivering educational and community engagement programmes with a diverse range of audiences. She has moved to Higher Education from the Cultural sector, working at institutions including the Science Museum and the Museum of London.