Imperial BRC researchers gather to celebrate progress and shape the future

Annemarie Lodder receiving award from Imperial BRC Director Mark Thursz

Over 100 researchers gathered at Imperial BRC’s annual event in March to share progress, highlight collaborations and begin to shape the future of the NIHR Imperial BRC.

The day kicked off with an engaging session about shaping the future of the NIHR Imperial BRC. Attendees then heard about progress made in our four key threads, with several theme leads leading or taking part in panel discussions.

The annual Imperial BRC patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) Prize was awarded to Dr Annemarie Lodder and we heard from Henry, a young person involved in the project.

Imperial BRC’s Patient Experience Research Centre (PERC) outlined future plans for patient and public involvement and engagement. We heard from Professor David Wingfield and a panel of primary care researchers on how they are embedding research in GP practices across north west London. Dr Gemma Clunie outlined the key achievements in capacity development, including the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) Research Hub. We also heard how to write an impact story and how to communicate work to a wider audience.

Imperial BRC Director Professor Mark Thursz said: “The event is a real highlight of our year, where we hear about all the excellent work going on across the Imperial BRC. I look forward to working with everyone to shape the BRC in the future.”