Welcome to the Thames Valley Local Research Network
Hosted by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
Introduction
The Thames Valley Research Network is part of the Diabetes Research Network. The Diabetes Research Network is part of the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN) - (formerly UKCRN) which was established by the Department of Health and aims to improve the speed, quality, and integration of research, ultimately resulting in improved patient care.
The Thames Valley Research Network covers hospitals and Primary Care Practices in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Coventry and Warwickshire. The total population served is over 3 million.
The Team
Clinical Lead
Professor Stephen Gough
Network Manager
Sharon Parsons
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01865 857500
Administrator
Wendy Warland
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01865 857509
Clinical Trials Officers
Jayne Starrett
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01865 857510
Julie Allen
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01865 225342
Communications and Public Involvement Officer
- Alison Monk - email: [email protected] Tel: 01865 857149
Research Nurses
- Sonya Walia - Milton Keynes
- Julie Sutton (Senior Research Nurse) - Berkshire
- Judy MacDonald – Berkshire and Oxfordshire
- Lynne Nairn – Berkshire and Oxfordshire
- Sue Rous (Senior Research Nurse) – Oxfordshire
- Nicky McRobert – Oxfordshire
- Penny Parsons (Senior Research Nurse) – Warwickshire
- Sundeep Due – Coventry
- Selvin Selvamoni – Coventry/Warwickshire
Secondary Care Partners
- Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust – Dr Jonathan Levy
- Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust – Dr Julie Edge
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust – Professor Sudhesh Kumar, Dr Paul O’Hare (Hospital of St Cross, Rugby)
- Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Dr Asif Ali, Dr Shanthi Chandran
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust – Dr Vinod Patel, Dr Ponnusamy Saravanan
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust – Dr Hugh Simpson
- South Warwickshire NHS Trust
Academic Partners
- University of Oxford – Professor Rury Holman
- University of Warwick – Dr Tim Holt
Associate Sites
The network is delighted to now be working with Hampshire Isle of Wight Comprehensive Local Research Network (HIOW CLRN). The TV DLRN is working in collaboration with colleagues in the HIOW CLRN area, in particular Professor Mike Cummings, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and Dr Arun Baksi on the Isle of Wight.
Primary Care
The Thames Valley Diabetes Local Research Network is working in partnership with the local Primary Care Research Networks.
We are currently running a link practice scheme across the Thames Valley area whereby general practices are reimbursed for their links to the Thames Valley Diabetes Local Research Network. The scheme has been running since Spring 2008 with a number of practices in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Coventry and Warwickshire taking part. A review in Spring 2009 concluded the scheme has been successful, providing benefit to both general practices and the network, improving research links and awareness in primary care. It is envisaged the scheme will continue to build on it’s success and will be re-evaluated in 2010.
The Launch
The Thames Valley Diabetes Local Research Network had an official launch on Monday June 11th 2007. The event was attended by a wide range of representatives from organisations with an interest in Diabetes Research across the Thames Valley.
Launch presentation 
by Professor Andrew Farmer (opens in a new window)
Information leaflet about TVLRN 
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Latest Information
Following on from an Open Evening held in Oxford in 2008, a Reference Group was established for patients and members of the public interested in being involved in patient advocacy, establishing recruitment strategies and providing advice to researchers on study design.
Training opportunities are also provided for those interested in working with the Network. A "Research Process" training day, "Critical Analysis" training session and a "Treatments in Diabetes" event have been delivered to date. The overwhelming feedback from attendees has been very positive and we look forward to offering further training events in the future.
Getting Involved
Getting involved in research does not just mean taking part in clinical trials. There are a number of ways in which you can get involved and become part of the DRN’s activities, from registering to receive our updates to participating in surveys, clinical trials and research groups. To find out more please contact Alison Monk, Thames Valley Diabetes Local Research Network Communications & Public Involvement Lead via email: [email protected] or telephone 01865 857510. Further information can also be found by visiting the UKDRN Patient and Public Involvement page.
If you would like to register your contact details for future involvement opportunities please visit the registration form.
Jobs
There are currently no jobs available at Thames Valley LRN.
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