Divisional Clinical Leads for Research, Innovation & Clinical Trials
There are five designated Clinical Leads appointed within WWL, who are tasked with cultivating and encouraging engagement in research activities in their respective clinical areas as well as contributing to the oversight of high quality of research delivery in the Trust through the Institutional Review Group (IRG – the Trust’s research governance and sponsorship approval group).
The Clinical Leads work closely with the Research Sponsorship Team to support staff to develop applications for research funding and research training / career fellowships, and with support from our academic partners.
Clinical Leads for Research, Innovation and Clinical Trials:
Mr Abhishek Kumar
Consultant Cardiologist
Medicine Clinical Lead for Research,
Innovation and Clinical Trials
Mr Jeffrey Dalli
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
Surgery Clinical Lead for Research,
Innovation and Clinical Trials
Dr Christina Heaton
Consultant Nurse Falls & Bone Health
Nurse, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals (NMAHP) Clinical Lead for Research, Innovation and Clinical Trials
Dr Helen Hindle
Team Leader Children’s Audiology
Community Clinical Lead for Research, Innovation and Clinical Trials