Internal support to Research and Development

Research and Development Office

The Health Protection Agency Research and Development (R&D) Office aims to be an effective central point of contact for research advice and support to the Agency. The R&D Office is part of the Corporate Affairs Division and is located at CEPR.

The key role of the Office is to help Agency staff undertake R&D, starting by advising staff on current funding opportunities to the set up of research grants. The Office produces regular reports for the Board and external organisations, and works closely with the Centre and Divisional R&D Leads to ensure best practice is achieved across the Agency.

Further information on all aspects of Health Protection Agency R&D can be obtained from:

R&D Office
Health Protection Agency
Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response
Porton Down
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 0JG

email: RandD@hpa.org.uk

R&D Strategy

In October 2005 the Health Protection Agency published a five year research and development strategy report outlining the main functions and unique R&D capabilities at the Health Protection Agency. The main R&D themes are listed, and described in relation to the Agency's key corporate goals.

This report provides a framework that will guide the Health Protection Agency and partner organisations on productive areas for Research and Development.

Download report: Providing the Evidence Base for Public Health - The Health Protection Agency's Research Strategy 2005-10

R&D Committee

The Health Protection Agency has an R&D Committee composed of representatives of the Centres and Divisions. The remit of the committee is to:

contribute to and implement the Agency's R&D Strategy
identify and bring to the attention of the Board issues concerning R&D
help co ordinate and integrate R&D across the Agency
raise the profile of Health Protection Agency R&D nationally and internationally, within and outside the Agency
identify and form linkages with other Governmental Agencies and research based organisations
enhance opportunities for undertaking R&D within the Health Protection Agency
wherever possible ensure that R&D findings are put into practice to improve the Agency's health protection activities

The roles and expectations of the Members are orientated towards Centre and Divisional responsibilities as part of the Agency's Corporate Goals to:

act as a champion for R&D
act as the conduit for communication of R&D issues
promote R&D as a major activity
ensure R&D is an important part of the Centre or Divisional Business Plans

Last reviewed: 28 August 2008