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Research Senior Management Team

Prof Christian Ottensmeier, Director of Clinical Research
MD, PhD, FRCP
christian.ottensmeier@nhs.net

Christian is responsible for the strategic direction of research for The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and links in with all of our partners to set our vision, aims and objectives.

"The Centre is committed to securing a national reputation for excellence in cancer research. Central to this goal is improving outcomes for our patients. We want to make real changes for the population of Cheshire and Merseyside"


Dr Gillian Heap, Director of Research and Innovation Operations
BSc (hons), MSc, PhD
gillian.heap@nhs.net

Gillian has over 20 years of experience working in research management within the NHS, industry, contract research organisations and academia. Gillian has operational oversight of clinical and academic research within the organisation.

"Research is fundamental to the Centre's commitment to providing the best cancer care to the people that we serve. We will continue to expand our research portfolio to translate into improved treatments and better prognosis for our patients"



Dr Maria Maguire, Head of Research Governance and Sponsorship
BSc (hons), MPhil, PhD
maria.maguire2@nhs.net

Maria began her career as a Biochemist holding Post-Doctoral positions researching into the molecular mechanisms of cancer before becoming Quality Assurance Manager for the Liverpool Cancer Research UK Centre in 2009. She was appointed Research Manager at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in July 2012.


Emma Whitby, Head of Research Delivery
RGN BSc
emma.whitby1@nhs.net

Emma qualified in 1996 as a registered general nurse specialising in the field of oncology and working in a number of cancer centres across the UK, before joining the cancer research team in 2004 to work as a research practitioner.

Emma's role as R&I Lead Nurse is to provide managerial, operational and professional leadership to the clinical research delivery staff, providing strategic and operational management of clinical research activity.


Michelle Moffitt, Matron for Research and Innovation
RGN BSc
michelle.moffitt@nhs.net

Michelle began working at the Centre in 2006 as a staff nurse before joining the research team as an Advanced Research Practitioner in 2009. Since January 2018 Michelle has worked in the role as Research Delivery Manager and is now the Matron for Research and Innovation, providing management and leadership to the dedicated research staff including research nurses and clinical trial coordination staff.

The team provides specialised infrastructure to deliver high quality clinical research to patients of Cheshire & Merseyside.


Jane Tinsley, Lead Haematology Research Nurse
RGN BSc
jane.tinsley@nhs.net

Jane qualified in 1996 with a Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) degree and has worked in Haemato-oncology since 1997. Jane began working in research in 2009 and has been the Lead nurse for Haemato-oncology studies since 2017.

Jane's role is to provide management and oversight of all Haemato-oncology Clinical Trials at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Her dedicated team of research nurses and data management staff support the delivery of all blood cancer clinical trials.

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Research Management and Governance Team

The Research Management and Governance Team assure robust, rapid set up of studies and are available for help, advice and enquiries on all aspects of study management.


David Price, Research Governance Manager
david.price9@nhs.net

David is responsible for any research governance issues that may arise and overseeing sponsorship for Clatterbridge Cancer Centre sponsored studies. He also runs the Public and Patient Involvement groups.


Marie Shaw, Quality Manager

Marie.shaw9@nhs.net

Marie works with teams across all of the R&I processes, monitoring performance and audit relevant data, to identify any areas of concern and make recommendations for implementing improvements. This includes further training tools and techniques if required.


Brogan Johnston, Research Co-ordinator

BSc (hons), MSc
brogan.johnston2@nhs.net

Brogan works alongside the Research Governance Manager to deliver research governance with a main focus on non- CTIMP studies for which Clatterbridge Cancer Centre acts as a sponsor. She also handles the honorary contracts to facilitate cross working within other trusts and universities.


Suzanne Maloney, Research Partnerships Manager
suzanne.maloney@nhs.net

Sue is responsible for the management of commercial study set up which incorporates, collation of regulatory documents, localised headed documents, and liaison with support departments including finance on the costs for studies and authorisation of capacity and capability for the site.


Anastasia Sinclair, Research Partnerships Facilitator

BA (hons)
anastasia.sinclair@nhs.net

Annie works alongside the Research Partnerships Manager with a main focus on non-commercial study set up for trust approval.


Gabby Lawrence, Trials Facilitator

gabrielle.lawrence@nhs.net

Gabby provides the Business Intelligence and Activity Reports for Research and Innovation. The role bridges the Governance and Delivery Teams to facilitate smoother set-up and transition to faster site opening and recruitment.


The Research and Innovation Administrator

BA (hons), PGDip

Our R&I administrator provides administrative and secretarial support to the R&I Directorate and Research Management and Governance Team. She is also responsible for the implementation of protocol amendments and supports study set-up.


Sandra Corbett, Assistant Research Administrator

sandra.corbett1@nhs.net

Sandra supports with the implementation of protocol amendments as well as providing administrative support to both the RM&G team and the delivery team.


Claire Boothroyd, Assistant Research Administrator

claire.boothroyd3@nhs.net

Claire supports with the implementation of protocol amendments as well as providing administrative support to both the RM&G team and the delivery team.

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Research Delivery Team

We have a team of expert Research Practitioners, Research Officers and Clinical Trials Support Workers at the Centre in Wirral and across our peripheral clinics. The practitioners are divided into specialist teams for effective delivery.


Brain, Sarcoma and Melanoma Portfolio

Barbara King, Advanced Research Practitioner
0151 556 5102

Rebecca Grogan, Research Practitioner

0151 556 5198

Breast and Gynaecological Portfolio

Chelcie Faulker, Advanced Research Practitioner
0151 556 5460


Haemato-oncology Portfolio

Jane Tinsley, Advanced Research Practitioner
0151 706 4886


Head and Neck and GI Cancer Portfolio

Pembe Yesildag, Advanced Research Practitioner
0151 556 5442


HPB Portfolio

Jo Bygroves, Advanced Research Practitioner
0151 556 5527

Grace McGrath, Research Practitioner
0151 556 5510

Lung Portfolio

Alison Hassall, Advanced Research Practitioner
0151 556 5423


Urology Portfolio

Linda Lyons, Advanced Research Practitioner
0151 556 5340


ECMC Portfolio

Jennie Derham, Advanced Research Practitioner
0151 556 5443


Nurse-led Research

Lynda Appleton, Academic Nurse Researcher
0151 556 5438


Clinical Delivery Team

Jenny Miller, Research Practitioner
0151 556 5471

Joshua Williams, Research Support Worker

0151 556 5561

Emma Barry, Research Support Worker
0151 556 5561


Research Officer

Dagmara Bak, Research Officer
0151 556 5432

Bethan Edwards, Research Officer
0151 556 5432

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Data Management and Project Team

We have a dedicated team of Clinical Trial Assistants to provide data management support for our portfolio of studies. The Clinical Trial Assistants are split into specialist teams for effective delivery.


Sue Green, Senior Clinical Trials Assistant
sue.green6@nhs.net

Erin Bennett, Senior Clinical Trials Assistant
erin.bennett1@nhs.net

Brain Portfolio

Susan Howard, Clinical Trials Assistant
susan.howard13@nhs.net


Breast Portfolio

Sarah Bennett, Clinical Trials Assistant
sarah.bennett7@nhs.net


ECMC Portfolio

Nick Garbutt, ECMC Senior Clinical Trials Assistant
nicholas.garbutt@nhs.net

Matthew Stott, Clinical Trials Assistant
matthew.stott2@nhs.net


Gynaecological Portfolio

Sarah Bennett, Clinical Trials Assistant
sarah.bennett7@nhs.net


Head and Neck Portfolio

Susan Howard, Clinical Trials Assistant
susan.howard13@nhs.net


HPB Portfolio

Nicola Dean, Clinical Trials Assistant
nicola.dean4@nhs.net


Lower GI Portfolio

Susan Howard, Clinical Trials Assistant
susan.howard13@nhs.net


Lung Portfolio

Masuma Begum, Clinical Trials Assistant
masuma.begum7@nhs.net


Melanoma Portfolio

Hollie Wilson, Clinical Trials Assistant
hollie.wilson@nhs.net


Sarcoma

Susan Howard, Clinical Trials Assistant
susan.howard13@nhs.net


Upper GI Portfolio

Susan Howard, Clinical Trials Assistant
susan.howard13@nhs.net


Urology Portfolio

Kathryn Hughes, Clinical Trials Assistant
k.hughes4@nhs.net


Follow up studies

Alison Kelly, Clinical Trials Assistant

alison.kelly18@nhs.net


Project Support Managers

The team provides comprehensive project management support for Research Senior Management and the Clinical Academic Group. Their aim is to raise the profile of research at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Jessica Moffitt, Research
jessica.moffitt@nhs.net
0151 556 5431

Mary Jordan, Academic Research
mary.jordan3@nhs.net
0151 556 5197

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Laboratory Team

We have a dedicated Clinical Trials Laboratory with full technical capability for the processing of biological samples for research studies. The Clinical Trials Laboratory also houses the CCC Biobank.

For any Biobank or Laboratory queries, please contact a member of the team.


Jamie Young, Biobank and trials laboratory manager

BSc (hons)

j.young21@nhs.net


Victoria Chekoldina, Biobank Administrator
MB BCh
victoria.chekoldina@nhs.net


Chris Dunn, Clinical Trials Laboratory Technician

Chris.dunn5@nhs.net


Chloe Duran, Clinical Trials Laboratory Technician
chloe.doran1@nhs.net