Celebrating a Milestone: North Thames CRN Specialty Research Lead Award

I am thrilled and deeply honored to announce that I have been awarded the Specialty Research Lead Award from the North Thames Clinical Research Network (CRN). This recognition, which I received yesterday, marks a significant milestone in my career, having served in this role for four years.

The North Thames CRN is a vital part of the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), facilitating high-quality research across a variety of medical specialties. Over the past four years, I have had the privilege of contributing to research initiatives that have aimed to advance medical knowledge and improve patient care. This award not only acknowledges the work that has been done but also reinforces the importance of continued research and collaboration within the healthcare community.

As a Specialty Research Lead, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside brilliant colleagues, healthcare professionals, and researchers who share a commitment to evidence-based medicine. Together, we have strived to enhance patient outcomes through clinical trials, cutting-edge studies, and fostering a culture of research participation.

This recognition from the North Thames CRN is both humbling and motivating. It reaffirms my dedication to pushing the boundaries of medical research and continuing the journey toward better, more informed healthcare practices. I look forward to what the future holds and to the next steps in advancing our field through collaboration, innovation, and, most importantly, patient-centered research.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this role—my colleagues, patients, and the wider research community. Your encouragement has been invaluable in this journey. Here’s to many more years of progress and discovery!