sOOPR Nikhil Ahluwalia

Prof Sydes is Professor of Clinical Trials & Methodology at the MRC CTU at UCL. He co-leads the Trial Conduct Methodology programme whilst also under secondment to co-lead the Data-Enabled Trials theme for the BHF Data Science Centre, led by Health Data Research UK.  There is so much insight in this episode for trainees thinking about (or doing) real-world data science research. From the early retrospective audits using EHR data to handling national-level big data, this analytical approach to big questions is growing and growing. It's an important one to understand- practically + the implications and so we are privileged to have had Prof Sydes talk through the key issues here today.

Dr Claire Lawson- NIHR Advanced Fellow, University of Leicester.

We hear from Dr Claire Lawson as she shares her journey to academic success. We discuss the reasons why she chose to transition from clinical nursing to full-time academia. Dr Lawson reflects on how it contrasts with her previous works and the challenges she faced to reach where she is today

A goliath from the trial design world shares what he's learnt working with some of the top academic cardiologists from around the world. Prof Pocock is a world-renownd statistician who's worked on some of the leading Clinical Trials across the sub-specialties.  He kindly gives his valuable advice and tips to academics designing studies and working on research questions,- how best to answer them and what the key points to think about are.  This is one that's of tremendous value to any professional involves in research or trial design.

Dr Parag Gajendhragadkar, post-CCT Fellow, Oxford University Hospitals, discusses so much in this episode we had to over-run! He talks about taking time out-of-programme for research after sub-specialization and the impact of Covid on his research plans. He talks about the arrangements with the University to monitor progression and examination and finally the trials and tribulations of writing up.

Dr Andrew Lewis- Post doctoral Research Fellow Oxford University Hospitals  



A really interesting episode where Dr Lewis talks through how he develops his research ideas. He also shares his tips on writing up research as papers and the thesis. We also discuss the perks of using social media to share your work.

Prof Sir Nilesh Samani, University of Leicester, BHF Medical Director  We have Sir Nilesh Samani with us for this episode and we cover his personal journey to BHF Medical Director. He looks backwards and forwards at cardiovascular research from his vantage point and the areas he's most excited about. We then talk about what all the BHF has to offer and its many facets. Finally we talk about the effort being made to address disproportional representation in academic leadership roles.