They will conduct research that will benefit people throughout the UK.
The award winners are:
- Professor Tze Min Wah
- Dr Richard Parker
- Dr Sue Hartup
- Dr Bashar Al-Qaisieh
- Dr Carole Burnett
- Mr Jeya Palan
- Professor Helena Marzo-Ortega
- Dr James Briggs
The is a personal research training award aimed at supporting individuals who require time for research activities within their current clinical or practitioner role.
Professor Tze Min Wah, Professor of Interventional Radiology, said: “This successful NIHR SCPRA news is truly an ‘awesome’ moment. I have waited my entire career for this dream to come true after decades of personal sacrifices and hard work.”
Dr Richard Parker, Consultant Hepatologist, emphasised the importance of his research focus on alcohol-related liver disease, a prevalent yet under-researched area, particularly in the North of England.
Dr Sue Hartup, Nurse Research Fellow in breast oncology, shared her excitement to develop as a breast cancer research leader, focusing on using web-based interventions to improve patient outcomes.
Dr Bashar Al-Qaisieh, Lead for Research & Innovation and Radiotherapy, outlined his aspirations to become a national and international leader in radiotherapy physics, aiming to integrate advanced technology into clinical practice within the NHS.
Dr Carole Burnett, Lead Research and Innovation Radiographer, highlighted her excitement to advance the radiotherapy PREHABS project, aiming to improve the quality of life for lung cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.
Mr Jeya Palan, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, expressed his honor and enthusiasm for the opportunity to develop research on the role of assistive technology in improving clinical outcomes for patients undergoing hip and knee replacement surgery in collaboration with the ĢtvƵ Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Musculoskeletal (MSK) unit and ĢtvƵ Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM).
Professor Helena Marzo-Ortega, Consultant Rheumatologist, outlined her plans to coordinate a large program to identify biomarkers of immune-mediated inflammatory disease progression in people with psoriasis, aiming to improve healthcare delivery. This program is part of the ĢtvƵ BRC MSK prevention mission.
Dr James Briggs, Lead Consultant Neuropsychologist, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity the SCPRA award provides to focus on researching ways to improve patient care following acquired brain injury.
This award recognises the exceptional talent and dedication of these researchers and underscores ĢtvƵ Teaching Hospitals’ commitment to advancing healthcare through cutting-edge research and innovation.