Research helps the NHS find better treatments and improve care for both adults and children.
Many patients are already benefitting from research done in the past and will continue to benefit from research happening today.
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Services we provide
Our research and development team supports all clinical research at our hospital. We help make sure research is safe, well-run and follows national rules.
We support our staff to carry out research and help manage studies that involve our hospital. We also support our patients who take part in research, making sure their data and samples are handled safely and respectfully.
Be part of research
You can learn about research projects happening in our area on this page.
If you would like to get involved in research, ask a member of our staff or email the team at m.development@wsh.nhs.uk.
Contact the research team
Research and development department: 01284 712790
Email: R&D@wsh.nhs.uk
Dr Margaret Moody, research clinical director
Dr Shweta Bhagat, research lead consultant
Jo Godden, senior research nurse - commercial
Helen Cockerill, lead research nurse
Lisa Wood, lead research nurse
James Curtis, research pharmacy technician
Paul Oats, research and development manager
Claire Barwick, research and development accountant
Abbie Gray, research and development Co-Ordinator
Harry Smart, Research and Development administration assistant
Where to find us
The research and development department is based in the Education Centre at West Suffolk Hospital.
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