Clinical Research Career Conversations
by Jo Merrifield
Latest episode
From Research Delivery to Leadership: A Research Nurse’s Journey
From Research Delivery to Leadership: A Research Nurse’s Journey
About this podcast
Welcome to Clinical Research Career Conversations, a podcast series that explores the diverse roles and professions involved in clinical research and highlights the incredible impact they have on healthcare. Brought to you by Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility, each episode features inspiring conversations with individuals who share their unique journeys and experiences in clinical research.
Clinical Research Career Conversations aims to inspire the current and future clinical research workforce by showcasing different roles within the field, offering real-world examples, and providing practical advice on how to embark on a rewarding career in research. Tune in for inspiration, insights, and guidance on how you can contribute in making a meaningful impact in healthcare through research.
Find out more about the Education Programme at Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility: Education | Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility
Episodes
- From Research Delivery to Leadership: A Research Nurse’s Journey · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, Jo Merrifield speaks with Jessica Crossan, a Senior Clinical Studies Officer within the…
- Finding a Voice in Research: A Speech and Language Therapist’s Journey · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, host Jo Merrifield talks with Izy Utley, a speech and language therapist, research fellow, and…
- Feeding a Passion for Research: A Dietician's Clinical Academic Career Journey · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, host Jo Merrifield speaks with Sean White, a specialist dietitian and postdoctoral clinical academic…
- Life Beyond the Lab: Building a Career in Research Governance · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, host Jo Merrifield speaks with Lauren Muir, Research Governance Manager at the Edinburgh Clinical…
- Transforming Care Through Curiosity · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, Jo Merrifield is joined by Dr Daisy Sandeman, Clinical Nurse Manager for Advanced Practice at NHS…
- Focusing on a Career in Image Analysis · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, Jo Merrifield speaks with Dr Tom MacGillivray, Deputy Director of the Image Analysis Core at the…
- Building a Clinical Academic Career: Insights from Dr Lucy Whitaker · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, Jo Merrifield speaks with Dr Lucy Whitaker, Senior Clinical Research Fellow and Consultant…
- Safeguarding Patients and Data: The role of a Trial Monitor · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, Senior Trial Monitor Liz Craig shares insights into the role of monitors within academic clinical…
- AHP careers in research: A conversation with Dr Jenna Breckenridge · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, Jo Merrifield speaks with Dr Jenna Breckenridge, an Occupational Therapist by background and currently…
- Saying Yes: Navigating a career as a Research Fellow in dementia research · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, Alice Thomson speaks with Dr Sarah Gregory who shares her journey through dementia research, ethics…
- Supporting the bigger picture: Insights from a Clinical Support Worker · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, Jo Merrifield speaks with Dasha Dyachuk, a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) at the Edinburgh Clinical…
- Exploring a Career in Quality Assurance with Lorn MacKenzie · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, Jo Merrifield sits down with Lorn MacKenzie, Quality Assurance (QA) Manager at ACCORD, to explore the…
- A Doctor’s Journey into Research: From Emergency Medicine to Clinical Trials · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, host Jo Merrifield sits down with Dr. Chris Humphries, an Emergency Medicine doctor and Clinical…
- The Path to Deputy Director: A Conversation with Corrienne McCulloch · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, Jo Merrifield speaks with Dr Corrienne McCulloch, Deputy Director of Edinburgh Clinical Research…
- Exploring Clinical Trial Management with Julia Boyd · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, Jo Merrifield chats with Julia Boyd, Senior Trial Manager at the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit, about…
- Unlocking Opportunities: A Research Nurse's Career Journey with Anne Saunderson · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, Jo Merrifield speaks with Anne Saunderson, a senior clinical research nurse in the Clinical Infections…
- Lights, Camera, Research: An Actor’s Journey into Clinical Trials · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Conversations, host Jo Merrifield speaks with Jim Macpherson, a former actor turned data manager in cancer clinical trials…
- Curiosity in Care: The Power of Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals in Research · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Continuing the theme from episode one, this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations follows a discussion between Jo Merrifield and Professor Juliet…
- From Nurse to Researcher: Gearóid Brennan’s Journey in Clinical Research · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Clinical Research Careers Conversations, host Jo Merrifield introduces a fascinating conversation between research nurse Alice Thomson and…
