Upcoming Events

  • 19th May 2026
    • Planning for the end of your PhD and next steps14:00 - 16:00This event will now be online due to planned Tube strikes Join 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. 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. To apply for a place please complete the expression of interest form. Zoom call joining details will be sent to registered delegates 24hrs before the session. 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/ Online
  • 9th June 2026
    • CATO masterclass: Practical uses of AI around your research - How, when, and when not to use AI - best practice and common pitfalls16:00 - 17:15Please join us for this exciting masterclass about the uses of AI to support your research:  this session will not teach you how to develop AI models to interpret speech, interrogate your data nor interpret 100,000 CT scans,  but rather provide some guidance around using AI to support your research and teaching endeavours, from leading Imperial clinical academics. We will have talks on how journal editors currently view the use of AI for paper submissions, and how best to use AI for research linked activities such as literature reviews, grant writing, refereeing papers and the common pitfalls to avoid, how grant funders view the use of AI and current challenges and solutions to AI use in teaching. Find out more and register to attend Zoom call joining details will be sent to registered delegates 24hrs before the session. If you need any more information or have any questions, please contact us at: cato@imperial.ac.uk Online
  • 18th June 2026
    • CATO Event: Exploring New Opportunities in Clinical Academic Research: Opportunities Across Imperial’s Schools of Convergence Science13:00 - 14:00This session will highlight how clinicians can collaborate with research groups working far beyond traditional clinical departments. While many naturally look to their immediate specialties - cardiology, oncology, dementia, and others—the opportunities across Imperial span cancer convergence science, AI for healthcare, sustainability, climate science, etc. Clinicians are increasingly seeking ways to contribute to research that shapes the future of health and society, and this event aims to illuminate those pathways. Find out more and register Zoom call joining details will be sent to registered delegates 24hrs before the session. If you need any more information or have any questions, please contact us at: cato@imperial.ac.uk Online
  • 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

  • 26th June 2026
  • 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 »