Lorraine has published over 70 research papers in scientific journals as well as reviews and book chapters in the fields of inflammation and nephrology. She has received major grants from Kidney Research UK and the Medical Research Council.

She is a strong supporter of academic training supporting the development of the integrated academic training pathway for junior clinical researchers in Birmingham and is extensively involved in delivery of the Medical School undergraduate curriculum.

She is an enthusiastic communicator on the theme of translational renal research and gives frequent talks to various groups at both the local and national level.