Dr Pallam is an experienced senior university lecturer, NHS manager, leader and quality analyst. She has international experience in clinical research and innovation, with a background in healthcare management, business development and project management.

She has contributed to the development and implementation of network-wide policies, strategies, business plans, systems, processes and initiatives. She has also taken the lead role in supporting the development, planning, delivery, management, promotion and sustainability of the Continuous Improvement (CI) work stream in the Greater Manchester Clinical Research Network and nationally.

Dr Pallam is the north west lead for the Chief Nursing Officers Strategic Advisory Committee and the British Indian Nurses Association. She is also the international lead for her university department.