Harnessing the potential of the Tees Valley: Widening research engagement and impact 

This one-day conference is aimed at showcasing the opportunities for all staff to become involved in research and how we can work with partners to increase the impact of our research.

What does the conference cover?

We are delighted to announce that our conference will include a keynote address from Dr Louise Wood, former Director of Science, Research & Evidence at the Department of Health and Social Care and currently Chair of the Association of Medical Charities and Board member of the Northern Health Science Alliance

There will be a host of expert speakers, sharing information and key updates:

• Group strategic ambitions for research
• Latest achievements and updates
• Discussion  of how we increase research engagement and impact with and from:
  • Commercial partners
  • Chief Investigators
  • Academic Research Units and partners
  • Staff
  • Patients
  • Specialties within University Hospitals Tees
• Morning panel discussion around future developments and challenges
• Afternoon panel discussion around embedding a culture of research

Who should attend

Any member of staff who is curious about how research can contribute to improved patient care or how they can get involved, research active staff, research delivery and development staff.