The Regions We Work In
Getting in Touch
Primary Care Research Network
East Midlands & South Yorkshire
Co-ordinating Centre
6th Floor, St John's House
30 East Street
Leicester LE1 6NB
E. judith.martin@emsy.nhs.uk
T. 0116 295 4080
F. 0116 295 4177
Hubs & PCTs > Leicestershire, Northamptonshire & Rutland Hub
Contact the hub team here
Click here for a list of the studies currently taking place in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland
Janice Strand - Locality Manager
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Janice completed registered nurse training in 1992 and worked in a variety of clinical areas including coronary care and diabetes. In 1997, she was appointed Cardiology Clinical Trials Sister and in 1999, she led a medication management research project. In 2001, Janice was appointed as inter-professional education research manager, and then as a research nurse in competence assessment. She was appointed Locality Manager for the Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland hub in August 2007. |
Email janice.strand@emsy.nhs.uk Telephone 0116 295 1589 Mobile 07825 316269
Address c/o NHS Leicester City, St John's House, 30 East Street, Leicester LE1 6NB
Jane Robertson - (Seconded to Interim Locality Manager Trent Hub
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Jane completed registered nurse training in 1975 and midwifery training in 1978, working as a community midwife in north west Leicestershire until 1985. In 1988, she obtained a BSc Hons in Human Biological Sciences. From 1988 to 2003, she worked in ergonomics research, and from 2004 to 2007, she worked for Nottingham University, undertaking research into osteoarthritis. In 2008, she undertook a return to nursing practice course and joined PCRN in January 2009. As CSDO for Leicester City and County, Jane works with researchers and practices to implement research studies, supporting practices as required. |
Stephen Zingwe - Clinical Research Development Officer
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Stephen qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in April 2003, completing his Diploma in Higher Education. He has worked in various clinical settings, including forensic mental health and adult acute mental health inpatient services. In December 2005, he completed his BA Hons in Health and Social care and went on to complete a Masters degree in Public Health. He now works for PCRN EMSY as a Research Development Officer covering Northamptonshire, and is hosted by NHS Northamptonshire in Northampton. |
Email stephen.zingwe@northants.nhs.ukTelephone 01604 651636 Mobile 07833 479078
Address Francis Crick House, 6 Summerhouse Road, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6BF
Mohammed Ahsan - Clinical Studies Development Officer
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Mohammed obtained his medical graduation from Bangladesh in 2000 & completed his clinical training in 2001. He then joined the pharmaceutical industry and worked for Aventis Pharma and F. Hoffmann-La Roche for about 6 years at various levels as an Oncology Associate, a Clinical Research Associate and a Portfolio Manager. His role at the industry included monitoring and managing clinical trials. In 2007, he started studying towards an MSc in ‘Management in Health & Social Care’ at Oxford Brookes University as a full-time student and completed in 2009. He then joined University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as a ‘Portfolio Research Coordinator’ to provide advice & support to the researchers on NIHR portfolio studies. Mohammed is now working as a ‘Clinical Studies Development Officer’ for Leicester City and Leicestershire & Rutland County and is supporting primary care researchers on the NIHR Portfolio studies |
Email mohammed.ahsan@emsy.nhs.uk Telephone 0116 295 1172 Mobile 07771772908
Address c/o NHS Leicester City, St John's House, 30 East Street, Leicester LE1 6NB
About our research
The healthcare service for primary care in LNR is comprised of general practices, dentists, community pharmacies and opticians, all serving a geographically dispersed area characterised by rich ethnic diversity.
The LNR hub delivers a range of research studies that reflect the needs of primary care professionals and their patients. Please click here for information on our research portfolio.
Working with LNR hub will provide:
- A central point of access for information about high-quality research studies
- Access to a large number of free training courses and educational events (CPD points!)
- Research support and expertise from the team and their collaborators
- Service support costs
- If you're a GP, evidence to support your annual appraisal
LNR hub is hosted by NHS Leicester City at the PCRN Co-ordinating Centre. If you would like more information about how hosting a research study will benefit you and your patients, please contact Janice Strand.