Jenifer Melia, Saluting Our Research Sister During Black History Month
31 October 2023
Jenifer Melia is one of our Clinical Research Support Assistants and has taken the time to tell us about her work and what Black History Month means to her.
31 October 2023
Jenifer Melia is one of our Clinical Research Support Assistants and has taken the time to tell us about her work and what Black History Month means to her.
27 October 2023
We have spoken to Judith Cummings about her families' involvement in the set up of Mary Seacole House.
11 August 2023
"It can be a bit daunting taking the first steps to be involved in a clinical trial. However, the medical staff at Warrington and Halton Hospital did a fantastic job of contacting me and speaking with me before the first visit."
22 February 2023
"When I came to know about this research it really opened my eyes, so the community needs to be taught, they need to understand what research is all about."
09 February 2023
"Signing up to ENRICH does not mean that you would be obligated to take part in any research, we just want to be able to reach the right people who can make a decision about whether or not they would be interested in participating or contributing"
08 November 2022
"I’ve written this article to promote Research for the Future and encourage everyone to get involved. It would be great if we could get everyone registered and all get involved in being a part of future research.”
07 November 2022
“Upon my return to work from the pre-doctoral fellowship, I moved into a temporary Research Development role within the Local Authority, which involves working with universities and communities collaboratively, and driving forward the research agenda within the Council. I feel excited for the future and look forward to generating more interest in practitioner research among colleagues, and seeing the benefits of this within the Local Authority.”
27 October 2022
"It is about engaging the ethnic minority population to encourage them to participate. Minority participation in clinical trials is an important topic in public health discussions because this representation touches on issues of equality and the elimination of disparities, which are core values of the field."
30 March 2022
"I enjoy networking, building up new relationships with partner organisations, working in communities and getting people involved in improving health inequalities for the benefit of local residents.”
12 January 2021
"I decided to take part in the trial because I've seen the impact of COVID-19 on friends and family, some of whom have had to shield because they are vulnerable. It has been devastating to see how many people haven't been able to see loved ones for such a long time, and taking part in a trial feels like a small way I can help with that."
20 June 2020
It has been special time to be a part of the team, providing and supporting our specialist primary care and secondary care research taskforces, helping the collection of key evidence and even being a participant in the Oxford vaccine trial. I feel humble and proud.
11 March 2020
Keith Wilson is a Research Patient Ambassador at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust tells us about how his heart scares have helped to improve health research in the NHS.