Hosted by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Cambridge BioResource (CBR), research nurses from around the country are invited to attend the symposium on Friday 18th November to connect, share practice and celebrate the speciality.
Research nurses play an important and diverse role in the delivery of research throughout the country and the day will bring a unique opportunity for nurses to meet colleagues and share experience. Research nursing is a growing speciality, as patient involvement in research continues to increase, and the symposium will showcase this exciting and dynamic area of nursing practice.
Key speakers include Dr Susan Hamer, Director of Nursing, Learning and Organisational Development for the NIHR Clinical Research Network and Claire Whitehouse, Lead Research Nurse at James Paget University Hospital and originator of the successful social media campaign, ‘#Whywedoresearch’. The programme will be diverse, with speakers representing many different areas of research nursing, including clinical trials, the Clinical Research Network, paediatrics, intensive care/emergency department and translational research.
The symposium will be hosted by the NIHR CBR Research Nurses, winners of the 2015 Nursing Times Award for Clinical Research Nursing.
Kelly Beer, Lead Research Nurse for the NIHR CBR said: “We are excited to have the opportunity to work with the NIHR to host this symposium. Our team is passionate about our role as research nurses and our ability to positively influence how research is delivered. The symposium will be a great chance to meet others working in similar roles, with similar goals of ensuring the best possible research experience for volunteers.”
John Bradley, Director of the NIHR BioResource and Research and Development at Cambridge University Hospitals said: “We look forward to welcoming you to Cambridge to celebrate and share recent advances in nursing research that are improving on our understanding of disease and how healthcare can be delivered. The full impact can only be realised at a national level by sharing experiences and expertise, and the symposium provides a fantastic opportunity for achieving this.”
The event will be held at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute. Places are limited, for more information and to register please go to http://www.profbriefings.co.uk/cbrsymposium2016/
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The NIHR is the research arm of the NHS. Since its establishment in April 2006, the NIHR has transformed research in the NHS. It has increased the volume of applied health research for the benefit of patients and the public, driven faster translation of basic science discoveries into tangible benefits for patients and the economy, and developed and supported the people who conduct and contribute to applied health research. The NIHR plays a key role in the Government’s strategy for economic growth, attracting investment by the life-sciences industries through its world-class infrastructure for health research. Together, the NIHR people, programmes, centres of excellence and systems represent the most integrated health research system in the world. For further information, visit the NIHR website (www.nihr.ac.uk).
About Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre
Based within the most outstanding NHS and University partnerships in the country, the Biomedical Research Centres are leaders in scientific translation. Located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, they receive substantial levels of funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to translate fundamental biomedical research into clinical research that benefits patients and they are early adopters of new.
About Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH)
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) is one of the largest and best known hospitals in the country. As well as delivering care through Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie, it is also:
- a leading national centre for specialist treatment for rare or complex conditions
- a government-designated biomedical research centre
- one of only five academic health science centres in the UK
- a university teaching hospital with a worldwide reputation
- a partner in the development of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus
CUH’s vision is to be one of the best academic healthcare organisations in the world.
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For further information, please contact:
Viv Northrop, BRC Communications Manager
Cambridge Biomedical Research Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Tel: 01223 254619 Email: [email protected]