Research and Development

Research and development applied to our health protection work is a core component of service within the Health Protection Agency. To facilitate this work, a North West R&D group was set up in 2004 with representatives of Regional Epidemiology, local Health Protection Units, the Regional Laboratory, Environmental Health and Health Emergency Planning. Academic colleagues have also joined the group.

The group is currently developing the NW Regional Research & Development Strategy.

Research & Development Resources

NW R&D database Regional Database of Projects and Proposals (a regional resource of ongoing projects and initial ideas, with contacts. NB NHSnet connection required)
RD process chart (PDF, 123 KB)

(developed in collaboration with RDDirect to facilitate the identification of research questions and the development of projects)
Current R&D training Opportunities (external link to HealthR&DNoW academic collaboration. Training workshops available to book by HPA colleagues)

Annual North West Immunisation and Vaccination Conference

The following are from the conference held on 14th June 2011 at the SHA NW in Manchester:

HPA National R&D Office

The national R&D office have developed a number of online resources including a regular funding opportunities update, organisation of R&D within the Agency and guidance on research governance.

To add your name to the e-mail distribution list for funding opportunities, please email Margaret Mauchline

For more information about the Research & Development work in the NW contact Dr Paul Cleary on 0844 225 1295 .

Last reviewed: 7 February 2012