Cultivating Academic Research and Empowerment (C.A.R.E): A workshop for racially minoritised health and care professionals
Promoting: Cultivating Academic Research and Empowerment (C.A.R.E): A workshop for racially minoritised health and care professionals
Monday 12th May 2025
Time: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency, 55 Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PQ (18th floor, meeting room)
Target audience: Ethnic minority health and care professionals, early career researchers, and those interested in clinical and applied research.
Aim of the event:
The aim of this event is to empower ethnic minority health and care professionals and early-career researchers by providing them with the tools, insights, and support needed to advance their careers in clinical and applied research.
- Through the event, we will offer a comprehensive overview of the NIHR Academy Fellowship Programme, successful grant application strategies, mentorship opportunities, and the lived experiences of ethnic minority researchers.
- The ultimate goal is to inspire and enable participants to engage more actively in research, enhance their career development, and increase their representation in the health and care research community.
Faculties:
Prof. Bhuvaneswari Krishnamoorthy, Prof. Heather Iles-Smith (University of Salford)
Prof. Yemisi Takwoingi (University of Birmingham and REDiC lead)
Dr. Humaria Abbas and Dr. Henry Mbawa Jr (NIHR Academy)
Dr. Fozia Ahmed, Ms. Angela Kelsall (NIHR BRC)
Prof. Catherine Robinson and Prof. Rachel Cowen (University of Manchester)
Ms. Jo-Anne Simpson and Ms. Gillian Southgate (NHS R&D Northwest)
and many more.