Stories

Jonathan Golding is starting a project to help older people with diabetes live more independently

Early career researcher Jonathan discusses his motivations, inspirations and the ups and downs of being a research novice while juggling a busy clinical role.

The ever-evolving role of Pharmacy Technicians in research

Jenny Warmington reflects on the important role of Pharmacy Technicians in research

Long Covid - Julie's Story

Julie Davis describes her experience of living with Long Covid

Ophthalmologist and researcher Manju Chandran talks about her motivations, inspirations and her path into research

Manju has received NIHR Clinical Research Network Kent, Surrey and Sussex Greenshoots funding – dedicated funds to support healthcare professionals to become principal investigators – for her project investigating how artificial intelligence can help reduce hospital waiting times by screening and diagnosing people with a common eye condition called diabetic retinopathy.

Over 1200 clinical trials run by East of England researchers 'back on track' following COVID-19 pause

In the Eastern region, over 1236 clinical research studies supported by the NIHR’s Clinical Research Network (CRN) Eastern have re-opened following a pause last year, helping to get vital research into health concerns such as cancer and mental health back on track.

Volunteer calls for others to support dementia research in south London

A retiree is urging people to help south London researchers find the answers to beating dementia by volunteering to take part in vital health research.

Norfolk doctor achieves career ambition to lead major COVID-19 study at East of England hospital

Along with caring for patients through the pandemic, Dr Jean Patrick, a renal consultant, took a career-defining opportunity to lead the search for vital COVID-19 treatments as a Principal Investigator for the RECOVERY study at the James Paget University Hospitals (JPUH) NHS Foundation Trust.

Survey of Covid-19 vaccine research participants shapes future vaccine studies

As part of the NIHR LCRN Yorkshire and Humber's PPIE team's annual improvement plan, there was a drive to collect research participant's feedback and action their suggestions. This manifested as the implementation of and the promotion of the Patient Research Experience Survey in the Yorkshire and Humber LCRN's partner organisations.

Your Path in Research: Lindsey Allan is using research to help improve the nutritional health of cancer patients

Oncology Dietitian Lindsey received NIHR Clinical Research Network Kent, Surrey and Sussex Greenshoots funding – dedicated funds to support healthcare professionals to become principal investigators – for her project investigating whether a four-stage diet can improve the quality of life for gynae-oncology or colorectal cancer patients who are at risk of a bowel blockage.

Taking part in COVID-19 research: Janice Rowan

Oxfordshire’s Janice Rowan took asthma drug budesonide through an inhaler as part of an NHS trial after testing positive for COVID-19.