NIHR GOSH BRC Showcase
Whether you're new to the Centre or already involved, join us for an inspiring afternoon of cutting-edge paediatric research.
Date and time
Location
Wellcome Collection
183 Euston Road London NW1 2BE United KingdomAgenda
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Registration Desk is Open
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM) Theme
Jane Sowden, Professor and TERM theme co-lead
Giovanni Giobbe, Senior Research Fellow, UCL GOS ICH
Arun Kelay, Clinical PhD Fellow, UCL GOS ICH
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Accelerating Novel Therapies (ANT) Theme
Manju Kurian, Professor and ANT theme co-lead
Wendy Heywood, Principal Research Fellow, UCL GOS ICH
Francesca Sposito, Postdoctoral Research Associate,
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM
Applied Child Health Informatics (ACHI) Theme
Andrew Taylor, Professor and ACHI theme lead
Elliot Bentine
Julia Shumway
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
Break and refreshments
3:40 PM - 4:10 PM
Gene, Stem and Cellular Therapies (GSCT) Theme
Paul Gissen, Clinical Professor and GSCT theme lead
Rebecca Jeyeraj, BRC PhD Student, University of Birmingh
Julien Baruteau, Principal Clinical Research Fellow, UCL
4:10 PM - 4:40 PM
Genomic Medicine (GM) Theme
Amy McTague, GM Deputy Lead
Flavia Matos Santo, BRC PhD Student, UCL GOS ICH
Ben Paternoster
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
Patient Voice: Research that Matters – Our approach to patient and public
Monica Lakhanpaul, Professor and PPIE Lead
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Early Career Researcher Excellence & Impact Award Presentation
Awardee to be announced
Elizabeth Scotchman, Senior Clinical Scientist
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Closing Reflections & Celebrating Excellence
Helen Cross, Director of UCL GOS ICH
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Refreshments Reception
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Thomas Voit, GOSH BRC Director
GOSH Young Persons’ Advisory Group (YPAG) for research
Good to know
Highlights
- 4 hours 45 minutes
- In person
About this event
NIHR GOSH BRC Showcase
Recent Achievements & Future Directions
📅 Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025🕐 Time: 13:30 – 17:30📍 Venue: Wellcome Collection, 215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE🎟️ Free to attend – registration required
About the Event
Join us for an inspiring afternoon at the NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (GOSH BRC) Showcase 2025, where science meets compassion and innovation drives the future of child health.
Whether you're a parent, patient, researcher, clinician, student, or simply curious about medical research, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest breakthroughs in paediatric science — from gene editing and genomics to virtual reality and data science.
Expect engaging presentations, thought-provoking discussions, and powerful stories from those at the heart of research and care.
Why Attend?
🌟 Discover cutting-edge research shaping the future of paediatric medicine
🧠 Hear from Early Career Researchers, clinicians, and patient voices
🤝 Connect with professionals across disciplines and institutions
🗣️ Explore how our research is making a difference in surgery, stem cell science, metabolic health, and beyond
Who Should Attend?
This event is open to:
Parents, patients, and families
Researchers and students
Nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals
Members of the public with an interest in child health and medical research
Additional Information
Attendance is free, but spaces are limited – early registration is encouraged
This is a hybrid event. You can attend in-person at the Wellcome Collection in Euston, London or watch the live stream link provided.
Accessibility and inclusivity are central to our planning – please let us know if you have any specific requirements
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