Research event showcases Trust’s ambitious plans for the future

Over 150 people came together to celebrate research at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust’s annual research event yesterday (Thursday 17 October).

Titled My Research Ambition, the event brought together experts in health research to share their knowledge and expertise and shine a light of why being a research active Trust is better for patients.

The day featured speakers from the Trust and across the region, a poster competition showcasing some of the best research projects at the Trust and a ‘question time’ style panel session which saw attendees engaged in lively discussions about all aspects of research.

Topics on the agenda included research in midwifery, therapy services and radiology, as well as cardiology, intensive care and respiratory medicine – highlighting the breadth and depth of expertise and interest at the Trust.

Dr John Ashcroft, Director of Research at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, said: “As a Teaching Trust with ambitions to achieve University Trust status, we want to ensure research is everyone’s business.

“Many of the speakers here today work and conduct their research at our Trust, and we should be very proud of what they are achieving. Events like this are a great way to recognise and celebrate that work, while also exploring ways to push on and do more.”

Judith Holliday, Head of Research at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, added: “It has been fantastic to host the My Research Ambitions event at the Trust today. Everyone has been engaged and enthusiastic, and it was great to see people chatting and sharing ideas and good practice.

“Hearing from patients about the importance of being offered the opportunity to take part in research and the life changing impact it can have for them, illustrates why we do this. Research is ultimately about improving patient care and outcomes.

“That, coupled with in depth presentations from researchers who are experts in their fields has been inspirational, and I hope their stories may have ignited a spark in some researchers of the future in the audience.”