Meet the Delivery Teams

Our research team includes Research Services, a dedicated NRP Biorepository team, clinical team (including Radiology, Clinical Trials Pharmacy) and senior managers supported by Clinical Research Network (CRN), commercial income, grants and NNUH.

The team is experienced in delivering high intensity, higher risk, translational experimental medicine studies, including early phase clinical trials, device trials and complex mechanistic physiological and pathophysiological studies, covering a wide range of clinical specialities.

We have more than 200 research-active clinicians. There is extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and electronic research databases, with administrators and data managers specialising in timely entry of large data volumes and able to tailor electronic templates in accordance with study protocols. Delivery staff are members of NNUH governance boards, trial-specific management groups and external networks such as CRN Eastern, UKCRF Network, HCDA Programme Board.

The Clinical team includes the Service Delivery team, Radiology and Clinical Trials Pharmacy, led by Louise Coke, Rebekah Girling and Gail Healey respectively, and the importance of this integration is demonstrated by the immediate response to the pandemic when, to avoid unnecessary hospital visits, IMP was delivered to participants’ homes or to the local private hospital (Spire) to allow continuity of life saving chemotherapy.

The Clinical team works alongside Principal Investigators and close links with hospital clinical and multidisciplinary teams facilitate participant recruitment and high quality of care. The existing core CRF-QI clinical team (the Director of Research Operations, Clinical Lead, Research Matron, Senior Research Nurse, Clinical Trials Practitioner, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Healthcare Assistant supported by the CRF-QI Manager and Senior Administrator) work across specialties including commercial, healthy volunteer and experimental medicine studies designed by ourselves and our academic partners (QIB, UEA). They are supported by the wider CRF-Central team, some of whom specialise in paediatric and neonatal research eg the Paediatric Senior Research Nurse, Research Nurses and Midwives. Using a staff pool allows cross cover eg for clinical trials requiring blinded and unblinded teams. The clinical team acts as patient advocate and provide support throughout the study which ensures good participant experience (measured by the Participant in Research Experience Survey, PRES).

Our research staff have a high level of skill and experience of running complex research projects. Training includes Good Clinical Practice accreditation, tailored induction plans for new members and support from senior colleagues during the probationary period.

Commercial and Strategic Team

Louise Jones, Senior Clinical Research Nurse

Kirsty Robinson, Research Administrator

Diabetes/Metabolic/Endocrine Research Delivery Team

Many of the Diabetes and Endocrine studies are focused on insulin and GLP1 trials but we also cover weight loss, registries of particular disorders, thyroid studies and many more.

Georgia Sinclair, Clinical Research Nurse

Tracey Gray, Clinical Research Nurse

Cathy Haughton, Clinical Research Nurse

Trudy Harvey, Clinical Trials Assistant

QIB/UEA/Orthopaedics Research Delivery Team

The QIB/UEA/Orthopaedics team is responsible for the clinical aspects of studies sponsored by our partners, the Quadram Institute Bioscience and UEA, as well as delivering NNUH hosted studies, which are not supported by a specialty research team, including all Orthopaedic studies.

The mission of the Quadram Institute Bioscience is to understand how food and the gut microbiota are linked to the promotion of health and the prevention of disease, therefore the majority of their studies are in this area. UEA concentrate primarily on nutritional based research studies.

NNUH orthopaedic research is tailored to supporting people suffering from poor bone, joint and muscle health, aiming to improve patient outcomes by developing and expanding orthopaedic knowledge. We have current research interests in trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery, preventative treatments, rehabilitation, gait analysis, musculoskeletal biomarkers, prosthetic joint infection and whole gene sequencing biofilms.

Clare Ferns, Clinical Research Practitioner

Judith Gowlett, Clinical Research Practitioner

Tracey Potter, Clinical Research Practitioner

Teresa Kieloch, Research Health Care Assistant

Csilla Dabasi, Clinical Trials Assistant

Kinga Oroszian, Senior Health Care Assistant

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Team

The Gastroenterology and Hepatology team support a large clinical service that covers all aspects of gastroenterology, hepatology and gastrointestinal endoscopy. Current studies for Hepatology are Primary Sclerosing Cholongitis (PSC), Primary Biliary Cholongitis (PBC), Non-Alcohol Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) studies. Gastroenterology includes Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC).

Vanessa Martin, Clinical Research Nurse

Jiezel De Guzman, Clinical Research Nurse

Eirini Kolokouri, Clinical Research Nurse

Alina Pascau, Clinical Research Nurse

Sally-Anne Copsey, Clinical Research Nurse

Cancer Research Team

Ross Cameron, Performance and Delivery Manager

Sarah Turner and Melanie Elliott, Research Administrators

Bernadette Collinson, Data Entry Clerk

The Cancer Research Team consists of two specialised sub-teams focused on Oncology, Haematology, and Palliative Care research. Both teams actively participate in commercial and non-commercial clinical trials, including those sponsored by NNUH and adopted onto the NIHR portfolio. By collaborating with world-leading experts, academic institutions, and commercial pharmaceutical partners, the team drives innovative research that enhances patient care and outcomes.

Recognised for their excellence in clinical trial recruitment, both teams have frequently achieved national and international firsts in participant enrolment and have each been awarded ‘Top Recruiter’ in both commercial and non-commercial trials.

Oncology Research Delivery Team

The Oncology Team specialises in the research of solid tumours and palliative care, with expertise spanning multiple cancer types, including brain, colorectal, gynaecological, head and neck, lung, skin, urology, and upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers.

Their research addresses a broad spectrum of oncological challenges, from developing novel immunotherapies and targeted treatments to advancing the latest radiotherapy and surgical techniques. In recent years, the team contributed to a world-first skin cancer vaccine trial, using a personalised mRNA vaccine to treat participants with melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer.

The Oncology Team collaborates with leading organisations, including AstraZeneca, Boston Scientific, the Institute of Cancer Research, MSD, Owlstone Medical, and multiple NHS Trusts, to drive ground-breaking research and improve patient outcomes.

Cheryl Websdale, Clinical Research Nurse

Lisa Hudig, Clinical Research Nurse

Mark Harmer, Clinical Research Practitioner

Michael Cornwell, Data Manager

Haematology Research Delivery Team

The Haematology Team is dedicated to advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of blood disorders – both malignant (such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma) and non-malignant – through cutting-edge clinical research.

By collaborating with NHS Trusts and industry partners, the team provides patients with access to the latest treatments, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and novel combination therapies, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

The Haematology Team is proud to partner with leading industry organisations, including Ascentage Pharma, AstraZeneca, BeiGene, Bristol Myers Squibb, Incyte, Regeneron, and many more, to drive innovation in blood disorder treatments.

Chinchu Kuriakose, Clinical Research Nurse

Oluwafunke Olaonipekun, Clinical Research Nurse

Victoria Licence, Clinical Research Practitioner

Ed Malone, Data Manager

Complex Clinical Trials Team

James Kennedy, Interim Performance and Delivery Manager

Corinne Haynes, Senior Research Administrator

Michelle Moore, Research Administrator

Early Phase Research Delivery Team

The Early Phase Delivery Team specialise in phase 1 and 2 clinical trials, vaccine trials, and support early phase research across multiple specialties including Cancer, Diabetes, Women’s and Children’s.

Adele Cooper, Clinical Research Nurse

Gemma O’Gallagher, Clinical Research Nurse

Anneli Yeates, Clinical Research Nurse

Respiratory Research Delivery Team

The Respiratory Research team draws on a diverse group of academic and clinical staff, covering all the main domains of Respiratory Medicine including Airways Disease, Pleural Disease, Pulmonary Vascular Disease and Interstitial Lung Disease. With an international reputation for designing and delivering high-quality multicentred clinical trials, current research focuses on anti-reflux therapy in pulmonary fibrosis and fish oil supplements in asthma.

Ongoing research projects include assessment of biomarkers and predictors of re-accumulation of pleural fluid, prognosis in pulmonary hypertension and outcomes in sarcoidosis and pulmonary fibrosis, development of exercise interventions in asthma, and evaluation of vascular dysfunction in asthma.

Adele Cooper, Clinical Research Nurse

Becky Angove, Clinical Research Nurse

Bethany Bridgwood, Clinical Trials Assistant

The Adult Research Team

The Adult Team runs research in multiple specialities from CRF Central. Covering a diverse portfolio of academic and commercial trials, the team comprises registered nurses, research practitioners, and clinical trial assistants.

Bridie Willan, Senior Clinical Research Midwife

Garth Good, Research Administrator

Anaesthetics and Pain, General Surgery and Renal Research Delivery Team

This team runs portfolios covering all surgical specialties, renal conditions and dialysis, as well as improving and advancing anaesthetic care and pain control.

Deirdre Fottrell-Gould, Clinical Research Nurse

Jane Platt, Clinical Research Practitioner

Melissa Ryan, Clinical Trials Assistant

Rheumatology and MSK Research Delivery Team

The Rheumatology Research portfolio mainly focusses on inflammatory rheumatic diseases; the comorbidity and patient reported outcomes associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Axial Spondylarthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. We are a team consisting of clinical rheumatologists, research nurses and practitioners.

Georgina Glister, Clinical Research Nurse

Clare Self, Clinical Research Practitioner

Sue Cheeseman, Clinical Research Nurse

Dermatology, Ear, Nose & Throat & Urology Research Delivery Team

The Dermatology portfolio covers various skin conditions including: skin cancer, acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Urology studies include areas of research in prostate conditions including Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. ENT is recruiting to a home-grown study developed by Professor John Phillips that looks at conditions such as Meniere’s disease.

Catherine Rennie: Clinical Research Nurse

Claire Hayes: Clinical Research Assistant

Neurosciences Research Delivery Team

The neurosciences team have a diverse portfolio of academic and commercial trials covering conditions such as: Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis, along with various studies in acute stroke and rehabilitation.

Susan McDonald: Clinical Research Nurse

Marta Perez: Clinical Research Nurse

Sophie Sayers: Clinical Research Nurse

Melissa Ryan, Clinical Trials Assistant

Cardiology Research Delivery Team

The Cardiology team is led by three registered nurses who have all worked within the Cardiology Department at NNUH and have vast knowledge of cardiac conditions. They run both academic and commercial trials.

Laura Staff: Clinical Research Nurse

Donna Moore: Clinical Research Nurse

Anna Ilgunas: Clinical Research Nurse

Emergency Department Research Delivery Team

The emergency medicine portfolio covers all aspects of urgent and emergency care. This includes minor illnesses and injury, major trauma and serious illness. It also includes paediatric emergency medicine. Many of the studies within the portfolio require collaboration with other specialties to ensure that patients receive the appropriate ongoing clinical care.

Laura Lee, Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Julie Doughty, Clinical Research Nurse

Mandy Wilson, Clinical Research Assistant

Critical Care

Our Critical Care Unit covers multiple research studies specific to a general adult intensive care unit. We have a diverse portfolio of patient studies, including both commercial and non-commercial trials. These include drug trials, infections, blood products and new developments in patient monitoring.

Georgia Randall, Clinical Research Nurse

Helen Bell, Clinical Research Nurse

Deirdre Fottrell-Gould, Clinical Research Nurse

Women’s and Children’s Research Team

Based at CRF Central, clinical research within the Women’s and Children’s team encompasses a broad spectrum of healthcare areas, with a portfolio of academic, commercial and non-commercial trials, focussing on Paediatrics, Neonatology, Maternity and Gynaecology.

Amy Nichols, Senior Clinical Research Nurse

Davina Mellon, Research Administrator

Gemma Belton, Research Administrator

Paediatrics

Within many paediatric specialities, this research aims to address the health needs of children, including studies on childhood diseases, developmental disorders, immunisations, genetic conditions, and paediatric treatments. We strive to improve care and outcomes in paediatric patients by developing better therapies and prevention strategies.

Vanja Briggs, Clinical Paediatric Research Nurse

Emily Tropman, Clinical Paediatric Research Nurse

Neonatology

Neonatal research focuses on the care of newborns, particularly those who are premature or have complex medical needs. Studies in this area aim to improve survival rates, enhance treatments for neonatal conditions like respiratory distress, infections, and developmental challenges, and reduce long-term complications for neonates.

Sam Scott, Clinical Neonatal, Research Nurse

Jasmine Myhill, Clinical Neonatal Research Nurse

Lucy Pocock, Clinical Neonatal Research Nurse

Victoria Gibson, Clinical Neonatal Research Nurse

Asadeh Rahimi Roozbahani, Clinical Neonatal Research Nurse

Holly Kerrison, Senior Lab and Data Support Officer

Max Beevor, Data Support Officer

Isabel Iglesias-Platas, Senior Clinical Research Fellow

Ellisabeth Agathos, Senior Clinical Research Fellow

Carianne Lewis, Specialty Training Registrar / Research Fellow

Maternity

Maternity-related clinical research focusses on the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. Key research areas include pregnancy-related complications (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes), labour and delivery processes, maternal mental health, breastfeeding, and postnatal care. Our aim is to ensure safer pregnancies, better maternal outcomes, and overall health for mothers.

Laura Harris, Clinical Research Midwife

Luisa Lyons, Clinical Research Midwife

Gynaecology

Clinical research in gynaecology focuses on the health and treatment of conditions affecting women’s reproductive systems. This includes research on menstrual disorders, endometriosis, fibroids, fertility issues, and reproductive cancers. Additionally, it explores advances in treatment, surgical techniques, and the overall well-being of women throughout their reproductive lives.

Matilda Matthews, Clinical Research Midwife

Karen Convery, Clinical Research Nurse