Stories

COVID-19 vaccine research gave former blood donor a chance to help others again

Sarah was forced to stop donating blood after a blood transfusion. But COVID-19 vaccine research in North West London gave her the opportunity to help others in healthcare again.

Eastern NHS Trusts’ vital collaborative role in UK’s first home-grown COVID vaccine

As the nation sees the continued roll out of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine to people across the regions, we thank a very special Eastern collaboration that played a vital part in making it possible.

"As a researcher I think it's important to take part in research..."

Jan Lacouturier is a Vaccine Research Participant and Senior Research Associate at NIHR Policy research Unit in Behavioural Science

Londoner proud to play his part through research in fightback against COVID-19

A 30-year-old man has spoken about his pride in aiding the national fightback against COVID-19 by taking part in vaccine research in south London.

Our Covid Year - Pam's Story

Senior Administrator Pam reflects on the last year

Rare Disease Day: ‘My life is a daily battle’

Vince Nicholas (right) with his brother Neil. Both live with the rare disease amyloidosis.

Researching in rare diseases

Dr Shabbir Moochhala of The Royal Free, talks to CRN North Thames about his research and career in Rare Disease research

Paying it forward - Kyra's Research Story

Kyra Rai, Clinical Research Intern for CRN West Midlands has a very personal reason for seeking a career in clinical research. Kyra, age 27, from Halesowen, joined the Network in November 2020 working in the laboratories at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

Pamela Harris: promoting health research

“I have been involved in research for years and since becoming a Research Champion the role has widened my knowledge of research and how to promote research.”

Helping In the search for a vaccine - Paul's Covid-19 research story

Paul, one of the participants in the Novavax research describes what it is like to be involved in a trial.