Research and Development Forum 2025
2025-05-18 08:00 - 2025-05-20 17:00 (Europe/London) | RDF, Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester, M2 3GX
Join us in Manchester from May 18-20, 2025, for the next edition of the R&D Forum Annual Conference—an unmissable gathering for professionals dedicated to health and care research management. For over two decades, this conference has been the cornerstone event for networking, professional development, and knowledge sharing across the sector.
Following the record-breaking successes of RDF23 in Newcastle and RDF24, which saw over 870 participants, RDF25 promises to be even more impactful. Spanning two full days, plus pre-event professional development sessions and evening networking opportunities, the conference draws a diverse range of delegates from across the UK. Attendees include NHS R&D Directors, R&D Managers, Quality Assurance Directors, Finance & Administration professionals, Project Managers, Patient Group representatives, and key figures from the NIHR, HRA, MHRA, and the Department of Health & Social Care.
Delegate booking here.

EDI Lunch & Learn - How can the Equality Act inform health and care research?
2025-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The Equality Act 2010 plays a vital role in shaping fair and inclusive healthcare research — yet its relevance is not always widely understood.
In this online session, Mili Kalia, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Oxford BRC, and Angeli Vaid, Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Training and Inclusion Manager, Oxford BRC, will explore the key principles of the Act and discuss how they apply to research environments and practices.
Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to deepen your understanding, this is a great opportunity to learn how equality legislation can (and should) inform the way we design, conduct and evaluate healthcare research. Join us online via Microsoft Teams.
Register on the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre website.

CRF Open Afternoon
2025-05-20 13:00 - 15:30 | Clinical Research Facility, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7JX, United Kingdom
The public, students and staff and invited to join us for tea and cake to celebrate International Clinical Trials Day 2025.
The open afternoon provides an opportunity to:

Learn more about research and how you could get involved
Meet the local research community
Learn about student placements, careers in research and research opportunities for healthcare professionals
Have a tour of the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility

No need to book.

Health Research Showcase Event 2025
2025-05-29 10:00 - 15:30 | Leiden Square, Westgate Centre, OX1 1TR
Step into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2025
Join us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 29 May.
We are teaming up again with Oxford BRC to showcase the exciting medical innovation that’s taking place in Oxford.
Experience interactive stands showcasing the ground-breaking research that is driving change for NHS patients. Learn more about new diagnostics and revolutionary treatments – from cancer to depression, neurology to better sleep. And discover how YOU can play a part in shaping the future of medicine by participating in our research.
Our BRC director Prof Rachel Upthegrove will join us on the day.
Event opens to the public from 10am. See you there!

Strategic commissioning of mental health services in England: perspectives from local stakeholders
2025-05-30 13:00 - 16:30 | Abraham Lecture Theatre , Green Templeton College, 43 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HG
This workshop will bring together commissioners, local government, policy makers, charities, clinicians, and academics to share their views and discuss about how to move towards strategic commissioning in mental health at local level.
The workshop is convened by Assoc. Prof. Apostolos Tsiachristas and Prof. Belinda Lennox and is supported by Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry, Green Templeton College, and the local NIHR-Applied Research Collaboration.
It will include short-presentations from key speakers followed by panel discussions. Attendance and participation in the discussion is also open to academics, NHS workers, charity workers, patients and public, and students.
13.00-13.10 Welcome (Belinda Lennox, Head of dpt. of Psychiatry, University of Oxford)
13.10-14.00 Guidance and vision in strategic commissioning
– Presentation: Nazli Sever, (Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford)
– Panellists: Hannah Iqbal (Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer, BOB-ICS)
Amélie Bages (Executive Director of Strategy, NHS Oxford Health Foundation Trust)
14.00-14.45 Population needs assessment & strategic planning
– Presentation: Anees Pari (Deputy Managing Director Strategic Commissioning, C&P ICS)
– Panellists: Bhavna Taank (Lead Commissioner Live Well, Oxfordshire County Council)
Karl Marlowe (Chief Medical Officer, NHS Oxford Health Foundation Trust)
14.45-15.00 Break
15.00-15.45 Evaluating, monitoring, and contracting
– Presentation: Apostolos Tsiachristas (University of Oxford)
– Panellists: Tracey Faraday-Drake (Director for Children, Mental Health, and Learning Disabilities, Frimley ICS)
TBC
15.45-16.20 The role of the third sector
– Presentation: Andy Bell (CEO, Centre for Mental Health)
– Panellists: Eleanor Baylis (Deputy CEO, Oxfordshire Mind)
TBC
16.20-16.30 Closing remarks

Please book your place HERE.

Ethnicity Inclusion in Research
2025-06-04 00:30 - 14:00 | Online
An informative online session on practical tools for ethnicity inclusion in health research. As a researcher and health practitioner, this event is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your approach to inclusive research.
What to expect

Training on the NIHR INCLUDE Ethnicity Framework with Professor Shaun Treweek.
Researchers from NIHR Oxford Health BRC share their experiences with inclusive research.
Question and answer session with the key speakers.

Who is this for
Research staff from Oxford and Cambridge.
Limited spaces available – complete this form: https://forms.office.com/e/DWXvsZFcSW

Oxford Pride 2025
2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00 | South Park, Cheney Lane, Oxford
Come and find out about how you can get involved in mental health research, by visiting the Clinical Research Facility team at Oxford Pride 2025.
https://oxfordpride.uk/

NHS ConfedExpo 2025
2025-06-11 08:30 - 2025-06-12 17:00 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX
Join us on 11-12 June at Manchester Central, for the leading health and care conference delivered in partnership by NHS Confederation and NHS England.

Explore cutting-edge innovations and expert insights at NHS ConfedExpo
NHS ConfedExpo’s extensive exhibition offers the chance to explore the latest technologies to help transform health and care and discuss innovative solutions with industry professionals.
NHS ConfedExpo is the UK’s leading health and care conference, dedicated to improving care for patients and the public.
As the largest event of its kind, NHS ConfedExpo brings together over 5,000 leaders, professionals and partners from across the health and care sector to collaborate, share insights and develop innovative solutions to deliver high quality care for all. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking panel discussions and interactive workshops.
Delivered in partnership by NHS Confederation and NHS England, the conference is a catalyst for continuous improvement and innovation and serves as a launchpad for ideas that will shape the future of health and care in the UK.

The NHS Confederation is the membership organisation that brings together, supports and speaks for the whole healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Book your pass to the event online
Email confedexpo@nhsconfed.org with any queries

Ensuring public contributors’ voices are heard
2025-06-17 12:30 - 14:00 | Online
Are you a researcher, PPIE lead, or coordinator supporting public involvement in research? This practical online ‘train the trainer’ session is designed to equip you with the tools, tips, and ready-to-use materials to help public contributors speak up with confidence in meetings.
Originally co-produced with experienced public contributors for two patient groups in the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, this training has received excellent feedback — and now we’re sharing it more widely so you can adapt and deliver it in your own setting.
What you’ll gain:

Practical strategies to support meaningful participation
Insights into how the training was developed with public partners
A flexible, editable slide deck to reuse or tailor as needed

Meet the speakers:

Angeli Vaid, Training and Inclusion Manager in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement, NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).
Jenny Gould, Member of Oxford Trauma PPI Group and Patient and Public Advisory Group.
Paul Deusen, Member of Patient and Public Advisory Group.

Register to attend online here
Come along to learn useful tips and take away resources you can use in your own work!

University of Oxford 10th Course on Network Meta-Analysis Course 2025
2025-06-23 08:00 - 2025-06-25 17:00 | Univeristy of Oxford Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7JX
Network Meta-Analyses (NMAs) are often complex and challenging projects. This 3-day interactive course will focus on the tools you need to understand, write and critically appraise an NMA.
A selected group of expert clinicians, researchers and scientists, with a strong track record in the field of NMA, will guide you through the course bringing you lectures, group work, hands-on tutorials and supervised statistical sessions. The course is aimed at clinicians, researchers and policy makers in the healthcare field, but is open to everybody.
Course Objectives:
– Become familiar with different ways of presenting results in NMA
– Identify clinical questions to be addressed in the context of an NMA
– Understand the key features of an NMA protocol
– Practical sessions using statistical software (R)
– Critically appraise NMAs
– Learn important tips on how to write a manuscript and reply to peer reviewers’ comments
For more information and booking visit the Oxford University Stores webpage.

MHR Incubator Fellowship Application Writing Retreat
2025-07-01 13:30 - 2025-07-03 15:00 | Gladstones Library, Church Lane, Hawarden, Flintshire, CH5 3DF
This event is is fully-funded for Early Career Researchers. This writing retreat is for you if you:

are working in any professional, clinical or research role relevant to mental health
know which funder and fellowship – doctoral or post-doctoral/advanced – you are aiming for (and are eligible for)
can describe your planned research focus, and be ready to refine it
know where you want to be hosted for your fellowship
have identified the lead supervisor/mentor you want for your fellowship, and have their support.

The event includes:

Dedicated writing time
1:1 surgery sessions with senior colleagues and fellowship application panel members
Tips and approaches for fellowship applications
Structured break times and refreshments – stretching, local walks
Chance to meet other mental health researchers and build your networks in the field
Optional social time in the evenings/breaktimes
All meals and refreshment breaks included
A range of different places to write – in company and separately
Preparation support so you make the most of the writing retreat

Apply online here
The deadline for applications is Monday 31 March, 9am.

Celebrating NMAHPPS in Research Conference 2025
2025-07-02 | Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP
Join Oxford’s annual showcase of research delivered by our nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacists and clinical psychologists (NMAHPPs).

Discover how NMAHPPs are contributing to the delivery of clinical research, service evaluation, audit and quality improvement activities.
Learn about the scope and priorities of NMAHPPs research.
Explore opportunities to participate in or lead research in your specialism.

Hear from researchers, research delivery colleagues, and research leaders. Discover new opportunities to engage in research, and connect with colleagues across Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Brookes University, and the University of Oxford.
Our keynote speakers will each bring a unique perspective on advancing NMAHPP-led research at local and national levels:

Professor Alison Richardson, Head of Nursing Research (Academic Leadership & Strategy), NHS England, and Clinical Professor of Cancer Nursing, University of Southampton.
Professor Dawn Carnes, Director, Community for Allied Health Professions Research.
Professor Michelle Briggs, Clinical Professor of Nursing at the University of Liverpool and Director of Nursing (Research and Academic Development) Liverpool University Hospitals.

Registration from 8 am, with a welcome at 9am from Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery, Chair of the Oxford Academic Health Partners and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Conference closes at 4pm.
Who can attend?
This free conference is open to all NMAHPPs with statutory registration working within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Brookes University, and the University of Oxford.
Hosted and supported by the Oxford Academic Health Partners
Questions? Contact megan.turmezei@ouh.nhs.uk
Full details and registration: https://www.oahp.org.uk/events/celebrating-nmahpps-in-research-conference-2025/

Introduction to Global Disability Issues: Developing Skills in Inclusive Research and Health Practice
2025-07-07 08:00 - 2025-07-11 17:00 | Online
Persons with disabilities make up 16% of the world’s population and often face significant health inequalities, including a 14-year shorter life expectancy. The Introduction to Global Disability Issues: Developing Skills in Inclusive Research and Health Practice short course, organized by the International Centre for Evidence in Disability (ICED) at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), equips professionals with the skills to conduct research and develop inclusive health interventions. Suitable for professionals from various backgrounds, the course includes online lectures, peer-to-peer group work, and accessible materials, culminating in a certificate of completion.
This course has been designed for professionals who conduct (or want to conduct) research with persons with disabilities or who are health professionals wishing to understand the health needs and barriers facing this population and develop solutions. It is suitable for those based in both high-income or low- and middle-income countries, with or without a background in disability, disability research or health. The course will focus on global health.
Applying for this course
Applications for 2025 are now open and can be made via the online application form.
The application deadline is 16 June 2025. We strongly advise that you apply early as courses may close earlier than the stated deadline if they become full.

Joint NIHR BRC and UKCRF Network Conference: Co-create to Translate: Achieving impact through collaboration
2025-07-14 08:00 - 2025-07-15 17:00 | International Convention Centre, 8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EA
The Birmingham BRC and CRF, together with the UKCRF Network, are hosting the very first joint NIHR BRC and UKCRF Network conference. This will be the 20th annual UKCRF Network Conference, in an expanded format which for the first time also includes the national BRCs – with the aim to promote and celebrate impactful cross-infrastructure collaboration.
This event, titled “Co-create to Translate: Achieving impact through collaboration”, will take place on 14-15 July 2025 at the International Convention Centre (ICC), right in the heart of Birmingham.
The conference programme has been co-developed with members from BRCs across the country (thank you to those involved), and will offer insightful talks, parallel sessions, networking and learning opportunities for BRC attendees as well as for our colleagues from the CRFs.
Poster abstract submissions for the Conference are now open, and we encourage submissions from researchers and staff associated with all BRCs.
Read the abstract guidelines and submit yours here.
Deadline for submission is Monday 28 April 2025.
Contact: CRFBRC-CONFERENCE2025@uhb.nhs.uk.

Equity in clinical trial partnerships
2025-07-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Hybrid
Farirai Mutenherwa, Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, and Caroline Miles Visiting Scholar, Ethox Centre
This will be a hybrid seminar in the Richard Doll Building, Ground Floor Rosemary Rue Rooms, or on Zoom.
More information and zoom link.

Webinar: Support for more professions to become NIHR Senior Investigators
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
NIHR Senior Investigators are among the most outstanding and influential leaders in applied health and social care research. Recognised for their research excellence and contributions to the NIHR, they play a vital role in shaping the future of health and care research across the UK.
Join this one-hour webinar to learn how to prepare a competitive application. You’ll hear directly from committee chairs about the award, the assessment process, and what makes an application successful, especially if you come from social care, nursing, midwifery, allied health professions, or research methodology.
More information and registration.

South Asian Engagement event
2025-07-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Rose Hill Community Centre, Caroles Way, Oxford, OX4 4HF, United Kingdom
The next Oxford South Asian Engagement Programme Event is planned for Wednesday 23 July 2025, from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Rose Hill Community Centre, Carole’s Way, Rose Hill, Oxford, OX4 4HF.
Women and children are invited to join us for a morning of discussion and activities around brain and mental health research .
A free lunch is provided and there will be activities including arts and crafts, henna and a bouncy castle.
Find out more about the Oxford South Asian Engagement events in this news story about an event held in December 2024.
Further information email cora.reillymcgeown@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk. Or call Perri on 0774 317 3772.

RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2025
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-10 17:00 | University of Exeter, The Forum Building, EX4 4PY
Nursing Research: Transforming Global Health in a Changing World
Translational research based on best available evidence to improve care is core business for Nurses. This conference will explore the pivotal role of nursing research in addressing pressing health challenges. As global health dynamics evolve due to emerging diseases, climate change, and shifting demographics, this conference will highlight how innovative research can drive equitable, evidence-based care.
Bringing together nursing leaders, researchers, and practitioners, the conference will foster collaboration to advance healthcare solutions, strengthen resilience, and shape the future of global health in an ever-changing landscape.
The 2025 RCN International Nursing Research Conference will also showcase research that demonstrates strong methodological expertise and team working leading to improved clinical and applied health, public, social and community health and/or acute care settings. We will celebrate research that uses innovative designs to facilitate inclusion of all stakeholders.
Whilst the annual RCN International Nursing Research Conference focuses on celebrating nursing research, we are keen to welcome all health and social care professionals.
The programme will also showcase:

Nursing research from all fields and specialities that aim to improve health and social care outcomes in a range of settings.
Research using inclusive methods and that celebrate diversity
Embedding of research into nursing roles to apply best evidence, improve clinical practice and enhance impact
Inclusive patient and public involvement
Trans-disciplinary research and researchers.

Find out more about call for abstract criteria and guidance.
2025 Clinical Research Nursing
We are delighted that following on from the successes of last year, the RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2025 will include a day’s programme specifically for Clinical Research Nursing, open to all delegates. This will support learning and celebrate the work of nurses who lead, design and deliver research in clinical settings.
To aid CRN submissions, a webinar on how to submit an abstract will be hosted on 30 January at 3pm. Further details can be found here.
Please note. All presenters are required to register to attend the conference in person to present.
Words from the 2025 Conference Chair, Professor Jane Coad
“We are so looking forward to meeting you in Exeter in 2025 to hear about your transformative research and share the future possibilities for future research. We will have a full and comprehensive programme which will enable opportunities to present, discuss and debate impactful research, but also network with friends – old and new. We do hope you can join us in September for what promises to be an insightful and informative three days.”
Target audience

The conference is open to anyone interested in nursing and research. It will be of interest to nurses, and colleagues in related disciplines, involved in the development and use of knowledge that impacts on nursing practice or the context in which nurses’ practice.
#RCNresearch25

Call for Abstracts are now open.
More Information about the Early Career Researcher opportunity and Ten subsidised delegate spaces can be found via the embedded links.

Involving Patients and the Public in Research
2025-09-18 12:30 - 14:00 | Online
Are you a researcher who wants to know more about Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)?
Are you a researcher who is looking for reliable online resources to help get you started with PPI?
Are you a PPI lead or responsible for PPI in your team or theme looking for support and information?
If so, the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre together with the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences are pleased to invite you to a training session on how to involve patients and the public in your research work.
Join us online via Teams.
Sign up here.
For further information please contact:
Angeli.Vaid@ouh.nhs.uk or Polly.Kerr@phc.ox.ac.uk

Oxford Health BRC Neurodiversity Conference
2025-09-19 10:00 - 2025-09-20 16:00 | Said Business School, Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HP
This two-day sold out public event across two locations will bring together researchers, clinicians, local organisations, and the neurodivergent community to collaborate and drive meaningful change.
Conference Themes:

Strengthening partnerships across research, community, and organisations
Advancing mental health research and support for neurodivergent individuals
Promoting inclusivity, innovation, and long-term impact

Day 1: Identifying Gaps and Advancing Mental Health Research (Saïd Business School) £35 for a limited time (£50 after sale ends)

Identifying Gaps and Advancing Mental Health Research
Featuring flash talks, panels, and lived experience speakers across the lifespan.

Day 2: Community Support, Advocacy, and Lived Experience (Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital) £35 for a limited time (£50 after sale ends)

Community Support, Advocacy, and Lived Experience
Includes workshops, mindfulness, and discussions on practical support and research engagement.

The ticket sales webpage is now live on the Autism Champions website – THIS IS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT
Please contact event organisers with any queries: neurodiversityconference@psych.ox.ac.uk

Conference Programme: Neurodiversity Conference Programme Digital

Introduction to Health Economic Evaluation
2025-09-23 08:00 - 2025-09-24 17:00 | Online
An online course for health professionals and health researchers who want to understand the basics of health economics and its relevance to the health service. No previous knowledge of economics required.
Introduction to Health Economic Evaluation — Health Economics Research Centre (HERC)

Oxford Biomedical Research Centre EDI Lunch & Learn – Equality Impact Assessment and Inclusive Research Design
2025-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Stephanie Perrin, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the Agile Initiative, will be talking about Equality Impact Assessment and Inclusive Research Design. The session will be online.
An Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) is a way to identify the possible impacts of a research project or decision. Researchers can use this tool to understand the effects of their work on trial participants or members of the research team, based on their protected characteristics, and mitigate potential negative impacts and promote positive ones.
Completing an EIA helps ensure that research processes are fair and do not present barriers to participation. It is a great way for researchers to embed equality, diversity and inclusion through all stages of their projects, be it research design, engagement or participant selection.
In this talk, Stephanie will explain why EIAs are important, how to use them and how you can apply them to your research to demonstrate how you have considered inclusion. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
Find out more and register.

New hope for difficult-to-treat depression: the evidence you need now
2025-10-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
This free one-hour webinar cuts through the noise and brings you up to date on the latest evidence for managing difficult-to-treat depression.
Hosted by The Mental Elf, and designed for clinicians, prescribers, practitioners, and policymakers, this practical, evidence-focused session will:

Summarise the most promising treatment options
Highlight gaps in care and access across the UK
Explore new approaches, from psychedelics to neuromodulation
Offer clear recommendations for policy and practice

Organisers and speakers

Prof Anthony Cleare, King’s College London
Prof Michael Browning, University of Oxford
Prof Barney Dunn, University of Exeter
Dr Rupert McShane, University of Oxford
Dr James Rucker, King’s College London
Prof Cynthia Fu, King’s College London
Dr Viktoriya Nikolova, King’s College London

More information and booking.

Resilience Online Workshop
2025-10-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Online
This event provides an overview of resilience, plus some hints and tips to manage your own resilience.
Resilience online workshop: (NIHR account required)

Health tests on the high street: Convenient or confusing?
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Self-test diagnostic kits are now sold in supermarkets and pharmacies across the UK. But are they reliable? Can they help consumers make more informed health decisions – or could they do more harm than good? Join this webinar with researchers from the NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre to explore their latest findings in this space – no science knowledge needed!
Register now.

Black History Month 2025 half day conference
2025-10-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Hybrid
Open to all.
The Trusts within Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) are coming together to celebrate Black History Month 2025, a half-day conference hosted by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust’s Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic Staff Network.
The theme for this year is Standing Firm in Power and Pride, and the conference will feature a keynote speaker, presentations, storytelling and a panel discussion on health inequalities in social care.
Contributing partners:

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB)
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Visit the Eventbrite page for agenda.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Register to attend in person
Register to attend online

Informed Consent
2025-10-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Online
Half-day workshop to explore the informed consent process in more depth.
NIHR log in required. More information Informed Consent:

Launchpad Programme Webinar
2025-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Empowering health and care professionals to explore, engage and lead research across the South-Central region
Join us to learn about how the Launchpad Programme can support you or health and care professionals in the South Central region to get involved in research. We will set out the three stages of the programme which include online coaching and support, a free `Getting started in Research’ training programme and annual internships for teams or individuals. Come along to hear about how you can engage with the programme and make the most of these opportunities.
Register here

GREAT MINDS LIVE: Decoding Dementia: Biomarkers, Big Data and the Future of Diagnosis
2025-10-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Hybrid
Come to our venue in Oxford, or join the event live online. This is part of our series of events designed to keep you up to date with the latest developments in research and therapeutics, giving you some insights into what is happening in the battle to beat dementia.
Thursday 16th October 2025, 2-5 pm
Saïd Business School, Oxford

REGISTER to attend at the venue in Oxford
REGISTER for the livestream of the event online
We have an exciting panel of speakers who will be exploring cutting-edge developments taking place in biomarker research, as well as highlighting the crucial role patient registers are playing in advancing dementia science.
Joining Dr Ivan Koychev, who heads up Great Minds and is Clinical Associate Professor in Neuropsychiatry at Imperial College London, will be Professor John Gallacher of University of Oxford, Director of Dementias Platform UK, and Prof Vanessa Raymont of DPUK who leads the READ-OUT study on biomarkers use in diagnosis.
They will be discussing how biomarkers are revolutionising dementia diagnosis and treatment, and why comprehensive research registers are essential for breakthrough discoveries.
Prof John Gallacher – Director, Dementias Platform UK, University of Oxford
Insights into the future landscape of biomarker research and its impact on dementia care
Prof Vanessa Raymont – Assoc. Director, DPUK; READ-OUT study, University of Oxford
The clinical applications of emerging biomarker technologies
Dr Ivan Koychev – Great Minds Lead, Imperial College London
Building robust research registers to accelerate dementia research
What You’ll Learn:
– Latest advances in blood-based biomarkers for early detection
– How research registers are transforming our understanding of dementia
– The future of personalised medicine in dementia care
– Opportunities for patient and public involvement in research
This event is free and includes refreshments and networking opportunities with fellow researchers and dementia community members. You can also watch online in a live stream of the event.

New & Developing Researcher Workshop Series
2025-10-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Online
The NIHR Research Support Service is offering a series of workshops to help you develop an application to:
(1) the NIHR Predoctoral Award Programme
(2) the NIHR Pre-Application Support Fund
(3) the NIHR SPARC or LA-SPARC schemes These schemes are being examined together as they all have things in common. The workshops will look at the foundations of a research career and what you need to have in place for a fellowship or placement and, for predoctoral awards and the PASF, the key elements required to develop a good research idea.
The workshops will help you pick a good research area, choose the right supervisory team, design a career development programme and communicate well when writing your funding application.
More information and registration.
