NIHR Clinical Research Network North East & North Cumbria Imaging Workshop

This is a one day event for people interested in imaging and research. It is aimed at consultants, trainees and Allied Health Professionals.

Topics on the day will include working with academic and industry partners, the Health Research Authority and NHS Research Ethics Committee processes, as well as advice on research design.

You do not need to have been involved in research previously to attend the day and we are keen to develop new research ideas.

Event Agenda

9.00-9.30: Registration & Coffee

9.30 – 9.40:Welcome & Introduction

Dr. Julie Cox, NIHR Imaging Champion, CRN NENC and Consultant Radiologist, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT

Session 1: Imaging Research in the NHS

9.40 – 10.00: Challenges and opportunities for the Radiologist in training

Dr Mat Elameer, Radiology Academic Clinical Fellow, Newcastle University

10.00 – 10.20: Challenges and opportunities for the Radiographer

Mrs Khalida Jan, Consultant Sonographer, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT

10.20-10.50: Open Discussion & Questions

10.50 – 11.15: Break

Session 2: The design, management and governance of clinical research - insights and experiences

11.15 – 11.30: What is the NIHR Research Design Service (RDS)?

Dr Louise Hayes, Senior Research Methodologist, NIHR Research Design Service NENC

11.30 – 11.50: What is an NIHR Clinical Trials Unit?

Rebecca Maier, Deputy Lead for Clinical Trials and Engagement, Newcastle Clinical Trial Unit

11.50– 12.10: Health Research Authority & NHS Research Ethics Committee Processes

Julie Cox, NIHR Imaging Champion, CRN NENC and Consultant Radiologist, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT

12.10-12.30: Multicentre Clinical Trials in Radiology; Experiences from Neuroradiology

Professor Phil White, Consultant Neuroradiologist, Newcastle University

12.30 – 12:50: What is Health Services Research?

Dr Yitka Graham, Speciality Group Lead for Health Services Research, NIHR Clinical Research Network North East and North Cumbria

12:50 – 14.00: Lunch & Networking

Session 3: Commercial Research: Understanding priorities and opportunities to engage and collaborate

14.00 – 14:30: What does Industry want?

Joanna Wills, Research Manager Northern Europe, GE Healthcare

14.30 – 15:00: Working with Industry: Siemens Healthineers

Dr Craig Buckley, Head of Research and Innovation, Siemens Healthineers, GB and NI

Session 4: Non-Commercial Research: National and local support and engaging the public in research

15.00-15:15: What is the National Institute of Health Research?

Justine Smith, Senior Strategic Manager, NIHR Clinical Research Network North East and North Cumbria

15.15 – 15.30: Patient Involvement in Research

Justine Smith, Senior Strategic Manager, NIHR Clinical Research Network North East and North Cumbria

15:30-15.50: Working with Your Trust's R&D Department

Claire Livingstone, Head of Research, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT

15.50 - 16.00: Summary and Next Steps

Dr. Julie Cox, NIHR imaging Champion, CRN NENC and Consultant Radiologist, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT

16.00: Close