NIHR Yorkshire and the Humber SHA Conference 19 October 2009




	Joint Health Research Conference:
	Committed to better research in the NHS

	Monday 19th October 2009 Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford Registration from 9.00am - Close at 4.30pm

programme

09.00	Registration and refreshments NIHR exhibition

10.00	Session One: Welcome by Chair
	Sir James Underwood Chairman, South Yorkshire CLRN Emeritus Professor of Pathology, University of Sheffield

10.15	Introduction
	Professor Chris Welsh Medical Director, NHS Yorkshire and the Humber

10.30	Keynote speech: Delivering Best Research for Best Health
	Professor Dame Sally C. Davies Director General of Research and Development, Department of Health

11.10	NHS Yorkshire and Humber response
	Professor Sue Proctor Executive Director, Patient Care & Partnerships NHS Yorkshire and the Humber

11.15	Questions from the floor

11.20	Refreshments and NIHR exhibition

11.45	Session Two: Welcome by Chair
	Professor John Wright Director of Research, Bradford Institute of Health Research, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

11.50	CLAHRCs in the Innovation Landscape Jo Cooke Programme Manager, NIHR CLAHRC for South Yorkshire Professor Justin Keen Director, NIHR CLAHRC for Leeds, York and Bradford

12.10	Working with the Clinical Trials Units Professor Julia Brown Director, Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Leeds Professor David Torgenson Director, Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of York Dr Cindy Cooper Director, Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Sheffield

12.30	The Comprehensive Local Research Network in Yorkshire Professor Allan House Director, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds

12.40	Research into Practice in Yorkshire and Humber– a discussion Panel: Professor Dame Sally C. Davies Director General of Research and Development Department of Health Professor Sue Proctor Executive Director, Patient Care & Partnerships NHS Yorkshire and the Humber Sir Andrew Cash OBE Chief Executive NHS Sheffield Rob Webster Chief Executive Calderdale PCT Professor Ron Akehurst Dean, School of Health and Related Research, (ScHARR) University of Sheffield Professor Anne Forster Stroke Rehabilitation & Clinical Lead Yorkshire Stroke Research Network, Bradford Institute for Health Research.

13.10	Lunch NIHR exhibition Live computer-based demonstrations Opportunity to view NIHR films

14.10	Interactive seminar session 1:

	1.1 Getting more NIHR money for your research
	Chair: Professor Adrian Grant Director, NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research Dr David King Director, NIHR CCF Professor Ian Cree Director, NETSCC EME
	What is available? Identifying the right NIHR programme for you: CCF managed research programmes or NETSCC managed research evaluation programmes? Knowing the scope, types of research funding, and how and when to apply. Find out about payment of Full Economic Costs and direct costs. Get the website addresses if you need further information and to keep in touch.

	1.2 Disseminating research evidence
	Chair: Professor Lesley Stewart Director, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination Stephen Andrews UK PubMed Central Paul Wilson Research Fellow, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination Professor Carl Thompson Department of Health Sciences, University of York
	Making your research available through UK PubMed Central Research dissemination – the principles and practice The role of the CLAHRCs in translating research into practice

	1.3 More R&D in primary and community care
	Dr Peter Bower Reader, NIHR School for Primary Care Research, University of Manchester Professor Caroline Glendinning Associate Director, NIHR School for Social Care Research; Research Director, Social Policy Research Unit, University of York
	Overview of the NIHR School for Primary Care Research Overview of the NIHR School for Social Care Research Q&A

	1.4 Working with the Med Tech Industry – The Devices for Dignity Pilot Healthcare Technology Cooperative
	Jill Dhell Innovation & Industry R&D Relations Manager, Department of Health Dr Nicola Heron Clinical Project Manager, Devices for Dignity
	Brief overview of the government’s health and wealth agenda from med tech clinical research perspective How the Devices for Dignity Pilot Healthcare Technology Co-operative is facilitating the development of new med tech products

	1.5 Innovation for a healthier future in Yorkshire and the Humber
	Chair: David Thompson Associate Director Clinical Engagement, NHS Yorkshire and the Humber Laura Hibbs Innovation & Improvement Lead, NHS Yorkshire and the Humber
	To set out the case of need for innovation in the NHS To share the SHA's approach to promoting a culture of innovation in Yorkshire and the Humber To provide details of the Regional Innovation Fund To share some case studies from Yorkshire and the Humber

14.55	Break (whilst moving between seminars)

15.10	Interactive seminar session 2:

	2.1 Public involvement in research
	Chair Rosemary Barber Honorary Senior Research Fellow, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield Dr Lucy Simons Public Involvement Adviser, INVOLVE Coordinating Centre
	Introduction to INVOLVE and NIHR support for public involvement in research Why public involvement is important Discussing the barriers and challenges to public involvement Support and guidance for public involvement

	2.2 NIHR research training opportunities in Yorkshire and the Humber
	Chair: Professor Jim Neilson NIHR Dean for Training Dr Lisa Cotterill Director, NIHR Trainees Coordinating Centre
	Clinical Academic Training Pathway for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professions NIHR Fellowships Scheme NIHR Healthcare Scientists Research Fellowships NIHR Integrated Academic Training Pathway for Doctors and Dentists

	2.3 Removing the barriers to research
	Tomasz Kurdziel Lead RM&G Manager, West Yorkshire CLRN
	Find out about new systems designed to streamline the processes for setting up clinical research studies through the networks IRAS: The one stop shop for all applications, covering the range of approvals for different types of research studies Find out about how to gain NHS permission for clinical research studies through the NIHR Coordinated System for Gaining NHS Permission (CSP) Research Passports and linked guidance provide support for individual researchers working across more than one site

	2.4 Getting your research off the ground
	Dr Wendy Baird Director, NIHR RDS for Yorkshire and the Humber
	Find out about the support provided by the RDS How to get advice on all aspects of design and funding opportunities Your questions answered

	2.5 From bench to board room – realising the value from collaboration
	Chair: David Thompson Associate Director Clinical Engagement, NHS Yorkshire and the Humber Richard Clark Chief Executive, Medipex Jill Dhell Innovation & Industry R&D Relations Manager, Department of Health
	NHS Innovation Hubs ideally placed to provide a bridge between NHS and industry Overview of Hub network, activities & wider links Every Hub will support R&D collaborations between NHS & industry – i4i Examples & case studies using Medipex as an exemplar Working together with the NIHR Clinical Research Network

15.55	Break (whilst moving to final plenary session)

16.00	Panel discussion and questions from the floor
	Chair: Professor Sue Proctor Executive Director, Patient Care & Partnerships, NHS Yorkshire and the Humber Dr David Cox Deputy Director, Research Faculty, Department of Health Professor Stephen Smye Director, NIHR CCRN Leeds Professor Ron Akehurst Dean, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield Richard Clarke Chief Executive Medipex Dr Wendy Baird Director, NIHR RDS for Yorkshire and the Humber

16.30	Networking and close

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