Stories

Q&A: Adedeji Ogunlana - Clinical Research Practitioner Engagement Lead

Adedeji Ogunlana answers questions about his role as Clinical Research Practitioner Engagement Lead.

Mike Visick, CRN SWP Chief Operating Officer and PANORAMIC trial participant

After contracting COVID-19, Mike realised he was eligible to take part in the PANORAMIC trial. Now, having experienced it first hand, he says he is “bursting with pride” at the quality of the experience offered to trial participants.

"I've never been so busy!" - Debbie's experience as a Research Champion during the COVID-19 pandemic

Find out about Debbie's experience as a Research Champion during the COVID-19 pandemic

“I know that Matthew would strongly encourage other people to get involved too." - Matthew's story

When approached about donating tissue from his son, Matthew, to a brain tumour study, Andy knew it was something Matthew would have wanted him to do.

Research manager’s experience of being a research participant on COVID-19 antiviral trial

Sharon Dorgan is Senior Strategic Manager at NIHR Clinical Research Network North East and North Cumbria. Sharon is also Workforce Development Lead for the local network.

Taking part in COVID-19 research: Andrew’s story

Oxfordshire’s Andrew Nixey took antiviral drug molnupiravir as part of a University of Oxford trial after testing positive for COVID-19.

Why I am championing dementia research: Fiona’s story

Fiona Brophy is 48 and lives near Tonbridge in Kent. Fiona spoke to CRN KSS about her interest in dementia research and why she signed up to Join Dementia Research.

Critical care research nurse’s experience of being a research participant on COVID-19 antiviral trial

Miriam Davey is Senior Critical Care Research Nurse at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in Kent. Miriam is also CRN Kent, Surrey and Sussex Speciality Research Lead for Anaesthetics, Perioperative and Pain.

Nurse from Surrey is taking part in the world-leading PANORAMIC COVID-19 antiviral trial

Natalie Akenzua-Sanderson from Surrey has been taking part in a national priority study into the use of antiviral treatments for COVID-19.

Dr Nick Jacobsen, Principal Investigator turned PANORAMIC participant

The PANORAMIC trial is giving thousands of people in the UK access to potentially lifesaving antiviral medication for COVID-19.