Upcoming Events

  • 7th May 2026
    • PERC Fellowship Webinar14:15 - 15:00These fellowships, funded by the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) are to upskill Imperial clinical and research staff on participatory research methods and public involvement in research. PERC is a core facility of the BRC providing Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation (PPIEP) advice and support for BRC researchers, as well as conducting research on patient experience to improve the quality of healthcare. Details can be found here PERC Fellowship Scheme 2026 feature story We will be holding a webinar to provide more information about this opportunity. Please email Dr Kathryn Jones for details on how to join k.jones@imperial.ac.uk  
  • 19th May 2026
    • Planning for the end of your PhD and next steps14:00 - 16:00Join us to receive insights from clinicians who have completed their PhDs in the last few years and are pursuing successful postdoctoral research careers. We will also hear insights from a clinician coming to the end of their PhD, connect with other clinical PhD fellows, and learn strategies to overcome challenges and avoid common pitfalls. Topics to be covered will include writing up, preparing for your viva, publishing papers, and next career steps. We know from feedback from previous events that in-person events and networking opportunities are highly valued.  Do not miss out on this opportunity to receive practical advice to help you as you plan your next steps and enjoy a complimentary lunch! This Clinical Academic Training Office (CATO) FREE in-person event is open to all clinicians who are currently undertaking PhDs (including doctors, physiotherapists, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, etc) within the Imperial AHSC and partners*. However, priority will be given to people in the years 2-4 of their PhD studies, as the content will be more relevant to them. Registration and a light lunch from 13.00 hrs. Networking session at 15:00 hrs. To apply for a place please complete the expression of interest form. We look forward to receiving your expression of interest and a member of the team will get back to you to confirm whether you have secured a place. If you have any enquiries about the session, please contact the CATO Team cato@imperial.ac.uk.   CATO Team Clinical Academic Training Office Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre https://www.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/study/clinical-academic-training-office/ Conference Rooms
      Translation & Innovation Hub (I-HUB)
      Imperial College
      White City Campus, 84 Wood Ln,
      London W12 0BZ
  • 23rd June 2026
    • CATO Research Symposium13:00 - 17:00

      CATO Research Symposium

      Tuesday 23 June, from 13:00 to 17:00,

      W12 Conference Centre (Hammersmith Hospital)   The 2026 CATO Research Symposium will take place on 23 June, offering an afternoon of vibrant research, inspiring speakers, and meaningful connections across our clinical academic community. Open to all Imperial Specialised Foundation Doctors, ACFs, clinical PhD fellows, Clinical Lecturers, post-doctoral researchers, and clinical academics in non-medical healthcare professions/’NMAHPP’ (Nurse, Midwife, AHP, Healthcare Scientist, Pharmacy staff, Psychologist), this symposium is your gateway to forging meaningful connections and exploring groundbreaking research. The afternoon will include research presentations selected from the best of the abstracts submitted, a keynote presentation from a world-leading clinical academic (Dame Lesley Regan – a globally renowned expert on gynaecology and miscarriage, and professor at Imperial College), a choice of attending 1 of 2 mini-masterclasses and plenty of networking opportunities with your clinical academic colleagues.
      We strongly encourage you to attend and submit an abstract. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your research, present your work, expand your professional network, and compete for prizes awarded to the best abstracts and presentations.       Please book a place for the symposium using the online booking form. Please note that the deadline for abstract submission is Friday 15 May 2026 at 17.00hrs. Kindly send the completed form to cato@imperial.ac.uk. Instructions for abstract submission CATO Research Symposium 2026 We look forward to receiving your booking and seeing you all at the Symposium in June. Best wishes, Rose Villanueva Parr CATO Team Clinical Academic Training Office Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre https://www.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/study/clinical-academic-training-office/ W12 Conferences
      Artillery Lane, London W12 0HS

  • 27th July 2026
    • Imperial BRC PPIEP Drop in session - Topic: "How I shared research results with patients via Zoom"12:30 - 13:30

      Dear all,

      Please find below the agenda for this drop-in session. Speaker: Katherine Lodge (IPPRF Research Fellow at NHLI; Imperial BRC Respiratory Theme PPIEP Co‑lead)

      Agenda for this session:
      1. Introductions (All) 2. Public Involvement updates (PERC) 3. Discussion topic: "How I shared research results with patients via Zoom" - Katherine Lodge (IPPRF Research Fellow at NHLI and Imperial BRC Respiratory theme PPIEP co-lead) 4. Q&A regarding discussion topic and more generally 5. Close
      Meeting ID: 378 524 649 732
      Passcode: BVu5uk

      In the meantime, please let us know if you have any questions or if you have any topic suggestions for future sessions. Best wishes, The Patient Experience Research Centre (PERC) Online meeting More details »

  • 26th October 2026
    • Imperial BRC PPIEP Drop in session - "Strengthening Voices: Establishing the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Parent Network"12:30 - 13:30Dear all, Please find below the agenda for this drop-in session. Speaker: - Emma Alexander (Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Critical Care, and NIHR Doctoral Fellowship) Agenda for this session:
      1. Introductions (All)
      2. Public Involvement updates (PERC)
      3. Discussion topic: "Strengthening Voices: Establishing the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit  Parent Network" - Emma Alexander (Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Critical Care, and NIHR Doctoral Fellowship)
      4. Q&A regarding discussion topic and more generally
      5. Close
      Meeting ID: 378 524 649 732
      Passcode: BVu5uk
      In the meantime, please let us know if you have any questions or if you have any topic suggestions for future sessions. Best wishes,The Patient Experience Research Centre (PERC)       Online meeting More details »