Translational Research at Manchester 2021: registrations open

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Translational Research at Manchester 2021 is a free event offering online webinars, interactive debate, networking, and poster competitions for the translational research community in Manchester. The programme is split over two-days, with several online sessions allowing you to attend those most relevant to your interests and from the comfort of your home or office. There will also be two face-to-face events providing you opportunities to meet and network with researchers, clinicians, and others from the field in the beautiful setting of the Whitworth Art Gallery.

Face-to-face sessions at the Whitworth Art Gallery

What to expect:

The event will focus on the highlights and challenges of conducting translational research at Manchester around the theme of “tackling bottlenecks to deliver impact”. We will explore the importance of a Translational Research Culture and showcase the breadth of translational research across the University and Manchester NHS Trusts. We will highlight the impact of translational research on patient outcomes and discuss the importance of collaborations and multidisciplinary working. Over the two days, you will discover the opportunities and support available to you to help progress your research along the translational pathway.

Intended audience:

If you’re involved or interested in translational research in Manchester, then this event is for you. Whether you’re a researcher, clinician or SME working on healthcare innovations then you’re welcome to join all online sessions. Please note, spaces at the face-to-face events will be reserved University of Manchester staff and colleagues from partner organisations.

The programme will include:

  • Online webinars and debates with opportunities to interact with expert panels.
  • A lunchtime, face-to-face event with opportunities to meet the ‘Translation Manchester Research Network’ and colleagues across different disciplines
  • An early career researcher poster competition with opportunity to showcase your work and win prizes
  • A face-to-face evening ceremony with drinks reception, awards and inspirational keynote speaker

Follow the link to register and read below about each session taking place, our honoured speakers and key topics covered.

Programme of the event

8th December 2021
10:00-12:00 Opening Session (Online)
13:00-15:00 Lunch, Posters and Networking (Whitworth Art Gallery)
9th December 2021
10:00-12:00 Celebrating Translational Research successes (Online)
14:00-16:00 Team Science in Translation (Online)
18:00-20:00 Celebration Evening with keynote Speaker (Whitworth Art Gallery)

 

8th December 2021, 10:00-12:00 (online)

What is a Translational Research Culture? Discussing the role of University research in translation

Translational research is the process by which basic scientific research is translated into patient-focused research that improves healthcare and wellbeing within society. But what do we mean by a translational research culture? And what is the role of university research in translation?

Join us for the opening session of this event where we discuss this topic along with a panel of speakers. We will discuss the key characteristics of a translational research culture in Manchester and debate the relationship between commercialisation and public health outcomes. 

This event will be online, and you will have the opportunity to submit questions to the panel.

Time: 10:00-12:00

Where: Online

Aims: 

  • Opening event
  • Recognising the importance of a translational research culture.
  • Highlighting the importance of translational research on patient outcomes and impact on society.
  • Promoting opportunities for translational researchers through the Translational Partnership Award (TPA).

Format:

  • Online
  • Short talks
  • Open panel discussion around ‘What is translation? Commercialisation and healthcare impact”

Speakers/agenda:

Opening speech – Translational Research at Manchester
Prof Luke Georghiou (Deputy President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Manchester)

How University research should translate into the healthcare system and the role of Health Innovation Manchester
Prof Ben Bridgewater (CEO Health Innovation Manchester) (20 mins)

Commercialising research
Dr Louise Farrand, Innovation Factory (20 mins)

Translation beyond commercialisation
Prof Colette Fagan, (Vice-President for Research at the University of Manchester) (20 mins)

Translation Manchester and the TPA
Prof Nigel Hooper )Associate Vice-President for Research at the University of Manchester) (10/20 mins)

8th December 2021, 13:00-15:00 (face-to-face)

Lunch & Networking session

Image from the Translation Manchester launch event in 2019

Successful translational research relies on collaborations and multidisciplinary working. Join us at the Whitworth Art Gallery for some lunch and meet colleagues across different disciplines working in translational research at Manchester. Members of the Translation Manchester Research Network will be on hand to demonstrate how they can support you and your research. There will also be a poster competition providing early career researchers the opportunity to present their work and win prizes. More info and details on how to submit your abstract can be found here.

This event will be held face-to-face only, and spaces are limited. Lunch will be provided. Please state any dietary or access requirements through the booking form.

Time: 13:00 – 15:00

Where: Whitworth Art Gallery

Aims: 

  • Opportunity to network with other researchers and clinicians with an interest in translation across different disciplines
  • Gain awareness of all the support available across UoM, Manchester NHS Trusts, Industry for translational research
  • Featuring posters exhibition and prizes for early career researchers

Format:

  • In-person event at Whitworth Art Gallery
  • Catering provided
  • Limited numbers
  • Stalls for partners of the Translation Manchester Research Network
  • Early career researcher poster competition.
9th December 2021, 10:00-12:00 (online)

Tackling Bottlenecks to Deliver Impact: Translation in Practice

Celebrating Translational Partnership Award successes

Lloyd Gregory presenting at Translation Manchester launch event

Translation Manchester is committed to providing support to researchers to unblock specific bottlenecks associated with translational research. But what are the common bottlenecks that researchers experience and how have they been successfully overcome?

In this session, we will hear from a selection of researchers from the university who have delivered successful translational projects across the discovery and translation stages. Hear how they overcame specific bottlenecks in their research and discuss how the pathway for translation can be made smoother.

This event will be online and there will be opportunities to interact with and ask questions of the panel.

Time: 10:00-12:00

Where: Online

Aims: 

  • Showcase the success stories of TPA-funded projects and the support offered from Translation Manchester
  • Highlight the breadth of translational research within the university and beyond
  • Recognise the importance of translational research on patient outcomes/impact on society
  • Celebrate successful spin-outs
  • Provide ECRs with a platform to feature their successes

Format: 

  • Online
  • Series of presentations with opportunities for breakout activities
  • TPA case studies from awardees leading projects in the Discovery and Translational stage
  • Each session involving a chair
  • Focus on bottlenecks and how to address them

Speakers/agenda:

Session 3A

Chair: Prof Tracy Hussell

Speaker 1: Prof Mark Travis (D1-D4)

Speaker 2: Prof Kathryn Abel (T1-T4)

Session 3B

Chair: Prof Brian Bigger 

Speaker 3: Dr Claudia Lindner (D1-D4)

Speaker 4: Prof Jeremy Derrick (T1-T4)

9th December 2021, 14:00-16:00 (online)

Team Science in Translation

Translational research is complex and requires teams with a wide range of skills and experience. Collaborating with different groups and working in multidisciplinary teams is often vital for developing successful healthcare solutions.

In this session, we will explore different perspectives of being a part of a translational research team. We will hear stories from scientists, clinicians, and members of the public and discuss the importance of involving diverse teams in research. What are the barriers to collaboration and multidisciplinary working and how do we address these?

This event will be online and there will be opportunities to interact with and ask questions of the panel.

Time:  14:00-16:00

Where: Online

Aims: 

  • Highlighting the importance of working in multidisciplinary teams through translational research
  • Raise awareness of the breadth of translational research undertaken at the University (and beyond) and the support available
  • Recognise the importance of translational research on patient outcomes/impact on society

Format:

  • Online
  • Series of talks and case studies from different stakeholders of translational research from discovery to translation and implementation
  • Opportunity for discussion

 

Speakers/Agenda

Chair: Prof Rob Bristow

  • The Scientist’s Vision (Prof Sarah Cartmell)
  • The Clinical Angle         (Prof Ian Bruce)
  • The Patient Perspective (TBC)
  • The Professional Support and Project Management Experience (Dr Rachel Chown)
  • The Industry Viewpoint (Dr Steve McConchie, Aptus Clinical)
9th December 2021, 18:00-20:00 (face-to-face)

Evening Ceremony with keynote presentation

Our Keynote Speaker Sir Richard Leese

Join us in celebrating the conclusion of Translational Research at Manchester 2021 at a special evening ceremony. Hosted at the Whitworth Art Gallery, this evening ceremony will include a drinks reception, awards presentation, and an inspirational keynote speaker. 

We are thrilled to announce that Sir Richard Leese, Chair-designate of the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB), will be our keynote speaker talking on how bringing research findings to practice to improve healthcare outcomes fits with Greater Manchester’s vision for the healthcare system.

This event will be held face-to-face only, and spaces are limited. Canapés will be provided. Please state any dietary or access requirements through the booking form.

Registrations are now open

Come to hear how we can support your translational research

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