Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery, OAHP’s Chairperson, reflects on his vision for Oxford’s academic-health partners and explores how academic health science centres can deliver better healthcare, foster innovation, and contribute to economic growth. What sparked your interest in chairing the OAHP and leading its cross-cutting work across the Oxford region? There are very few places with […]
Having recently stepped down from his role as founding Chair of the Oxford Academic Health Partners, Professor Sir John Bell reflects on his pivotal moments at Oxford, the challenges of establishing the city’s academic health partnership, and why a dedicated national health innovation fund could be key to addressing some of the NHS’s toughest challenges. […]
Professor Paul Carding, Director of Oxford Brookes University’s Oxford Institute of Applied Health Research, discusses the push for Health Care Professionals to lead high-quality research and improvement, and emphasises the critical need for infrastructure, career pathways, and changed narratives. There is little tradition of research in the nurses, midwives, and allied health professions. Where does […]
Professor John Geddes, Director of the NIHR Oxford Health Research Centre (BRC), discusses the growth of the BRC, the objectives of the Mental Health Mission and the challenges of translating mental health research and innovation into practice. “The past couple of years have completely transformed the amount of investment into mental health research infrastructure nationally. […]
Professor Helen McShane, Director of the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, shares lessons learned from the pandemic, emphasises the importance of research infrastructure and collaboration, and outlines efforts to promote inclusive clinical research and innovation through diversity and inclusion initiatives. “Academic career development is one of the most important things we can do to inspire, […]
Professor Keith Channon, OAHP Director, talks about OAHP’s role, the vision for academic health partnerships beyond 2025, and why bringing together the right mix of people is critical for Oxford’s clinical research and innovation. Innovation Perspectives is OAHP’s Q&A series with OAHP Board Members and partner organisation leads. “…If we can attract the right researchers […]
Professor Linda King, OAHP Board Member and Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research and Global Partnerships, Oxford Brookes University Professor Linda King, Pro-VC for Research and Global Partnerships at Oxford Brookes University discusses the University’s research and innovation networks, how enterprise enriches the student experience, and career pathways for women in enterprise. Innovation Perspectives is OAHP’s Q&A […]
Dr Nick Broughton, Chief Executive of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust shares his perspective on building an inclusive research and quality improvement culture and how new ways of working can improve NHS resilience. Innovation Perspectives is OAHP’s Q&A series with health and care thought leaders. “We need to ensure that we give our clinicians […]
OAHP Board Chair, Professor Sir John Bell, shares his perspectives on Oxford’s role delivering the UK’s Life Sciences Vision, how University-NHS partnerships can support the NHS to be more resilient, and inclusivity in research and innovation. Innovation Perspectives is OAHP’s Q&A series with OAHP Board Members and partner organisation leads. The UK Government Life Sciences […]
Speaking with Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley’s CEO Professor Gary Ford, we discuss making innovation stick, how clinical research can be more inclusive, and the role of research in BOB Integrated Care System. Innovation Perspectives is OAHP’s Q&A series with OAHP Board Members and partner organisation leads. “In the next five years, the biggest […]