Hull York Medical School launches research strategy
Posted on 9 February 2004
The Conference will include the launch of the HYMS Research Strategy, Research in North and East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, which will be introduced by its author, Dr Sarah Purdy.
The Conference will also welcome national speakers. Professor Cliff Bailey, Director of the National Co-ordinating Centre for Research Capacity Development, and Professor Richard Lilford, Director of the Department of Health's Research Methodology and Patient Safety research programmes, will give keynote presentations.
The conference will attract more than 200 people from the NHS and the Universities of Hull and York, who together undertake health research in the region. Delegates will include HYMS lecturers, biomedical researchers from the two universities, hospital consultants, GPs, those involved in clinical governance, research nurses, research and development managers, and others from across the spectrum of the NHS.
"The potential for medical research at HYMS is enormous," said Professor Ian Morris, Associate Dean for Research. "Both universities have a formidable reputation for biomedical research and have developed strong relationships with clinicians in the region. The results of this research will not only bring benefits to patients, but enhance the learning of our own medical students at HYMS."
"This will be an excellent networking opportunity for HYMS staff and clinicians from across the region," said Liz Allen, Project Manager for Research. The conference will bring together for the first time the medical researchers from the Universities and the health authorities to forge new research links and capitalise on our regional strengths."
The appeal of the conference is partly demonstrated by the submission of more than130 academic posters - displays explaining current research underway.
The Hull York Medical School is a partnership between the Universities of Hull and York and the NHS in the region. HYMS admitted its first 137 students in September 2003.
Both Universities have strong related research strengths. Hull has a postgraduate medical institute, new developments in sports science and in using 3D computer visualisations for medical research, and a highly successful school of nursing.
York is at the centre of a national Bioscience Cluster, supported by its departments of Biology, Chemistry, Health Sciences and Psychology. New research centres in Immunology and Infection, and Neuro-Imaging will open shortly. Other biomedical research focuses on cancer and infertility.
The HYMS Research Conference will take place on Wednesday 11 February from 9.15 am to 4.15 pm, at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel in Willerby.
Notes to editors:
- More information about the research strategy can be found at www.hyms.ac.uk/about/research.asp
- HYMS opened in September 2003 with its first 137 students, based in either Hull or York. Their innovative curriculum includes problem-based learning, evidence-based medicine and a strong focus on primary and community care.
- HYMS aims to make a real difference to the health care of the region it covers. In particular, it aims to improve the recruitment and retention of doctors in the region. This, together with research and teaching initiatives, should bring real health improvements.