Meet Our Team

Research and Innovation is made up of multi-disciplinary staff ranging from research governance to research support services such as labs and imaging.

Please use the categories on the side to find relevant contacts.

Helen Blackburn

Helen Blackburn

Senior Research and Innovation Manager

Supports the following adult specialties across MFT: Clinical Scientific Services, Imaging, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy

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Monika Cien

Monika Cien

Senior Research and Innovation Manager

Supports the following adult specialties across MFT: Vaccines, Infectious Disease (including Sexual Health)

Sharon Williams

Sharon Williams

Senior Clinical Trials Coordinator

Tel: 0161 276 5606 Email: Sharon.williams4@mft.nhs.uk

Dr Amir Zaidi

Dr Amir Zaidi

Consultant Cardiologist
Dr Sahrkaw Muhyaldeen

Dr Sahrkaw Muhyaldeen

Consultant Cardiologist
Dr Yahya Al-Najjar

Dr Yahya Al-Najjar

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Dr Magdi El-Omar

Dr Magdi El-Omar

Consultant Cardiologist
Dr Franco Sogliani

Dr Franco Sogliani

Consultant Cardiac Surgeon