Researchers bring home three awards at Greater Manchester Clinical Research Awards
On Wednesday 4th November, staff from across Greater Manchester Trusts and GP practices celebrated excellence in health research delivery at the Greater Manchester Clinical Research Awards 2015 ceremony.
Research staff and teams from across Central Manchester Hospitals picked up an impressive two awards and one special award on the night, after receiving seven nominations across five categories.
CMFT Winners:
- Best Debut: The Neonate Intensive Care Unit Research Team,
- Research Administrator/Co-ordinator of the Year: Stephanie Yau, Clinical Trials Co-ordinator for Diabetes/ Sexual Health/ Hepatology
- Martin & Debbie Special Award: Research Study of the Year – The MenCar Study (CMFT is one of a number of study sites)
CMFT winners and runner ups at the Greater Manchester Clinical Research Awards
Kathy Evans, Divisional Director, Research and Innovation Division said:
“I’d like to congratulate all our research staff and teams who won on the night and also to those who were nominated. These awards highlight the commitment and drive from our staff to deliver the very best research across our hospitals, so that we can improve treatment and care for patients.”
Debbie Vinsun, Chief Operating Officer, NIHR Clinical Research Network: Greater Manchester, added:
“Our research awards provide a great way to recognise and reward some of the people and teams who make clinical research delivery so successful across Greater Manchester. Clinical research provides the evidence we need to improve treatments for patients, and having a strong research culture helps to create a strong health service. By providing more opportunities for patients to consider research alongside their other treatment options, we can contribute towards a healthier Greater Manchester.”
A full list of winners can be found on the NIHR CRN: Greater Manchester website.
