“I know that Matthew would strongly encourage other people to get involved too." - Matthew's story
When approached about donating tissue from his son, Matthew, to a brain tumour study, Andy knew it was something Matthew would have wanted him to do.
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Research manager’s experience of being a research participant on COVID-19 antiviral trial
Sharon Dorgan is Senior Strategic Manager at NIHR Clinical Research Network North East and North Cumbria. Sharon is also Workforce Development Lead for the local network.
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Taking part in COVID-19 research: Andrew’s story
Oxfordshire’s Andrew Nixey took antiviral drug molnupiravir as part of a University of Oxford trial after testing positive for COVID-19.
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Why I am championing dementia research: Fiona’s story
Fiona Brophy is 48 and lives near Tonbridge in Kent. Fiona spoke to CRN KSS about her interest in dementia research and why she signed up to Join Dementia Research.
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Critical care research nurse’s experience of being a research participant on COVID-19 antiviral trial
Miriam Davey is Senior Critical Care Research Nurse at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in Kent. Miriam is also CRN Kent, Surrey and Sussex Speciality Research Lead for Anaesthetics, Perioperative and Pain.
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Nurse from Surrey is taking part in the world-leading PANORAMIC COVID-19 antiviral trial
Natalie Akenzua-Sanderson from Surrey has been taking part in a national priority study into the use of antiviral treatments for COVID-19.
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Dr Nick Jacobsen, Principal Investigator turned PANORAMIC participant
The PANORAMIC trial is giving thousands of people in the UK access to potentially lifesaving antiviral medication for COVID-19.
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Time to Talk Day: The importance of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in mental health research
Three members of the public with a passion for mental health research tell us about the importance of patient and public involvement.
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The Associate Principal Investigator Scheme in action
The Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme is a six month in-work training opportunity, providing practical experience for healthcare professionals starting their research career.
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Martial artist praises south London researchers for giving him his life back after cancer diagnosis
A grateful 74-year-old martial artist has praised south London researchers for giving him his life back.
