Research, Development and Innovation Week will be promoted with a week-long campaign showcasing the work of local research teams and the difference which the people of Hull and East Yorkshire – both research teams and trial participants – make to others across the world.
The special Celebration of Research event at the University on Friday 8 April will feature leading academics and clinicians.
Professor Thozhukat Sathyapalan, Director of RDI for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “As Director of Research, Development and Innovation for the hospitals trust, I’m really proud to see Hull making such a strong name for itself in the fields of research and development.
“The hospitals, the University and Hull York Medical School together form a strong, dynamic and forward-thinking partnership, and we are incredibly fortunate to have such high calibre academics, researchers and clinicians working here in the city.
“The Celebration of Research event on Friday is a fitting way to start a week celebrating Hull’s contribution not just to clinical and biomedical research, but to understanding disease, to discovering treatments and ultimately transforming lives around the world.”
Professor Una Macleod, Dean of Hull York Medical School, said: “Hull York Medical School was founded on partnership and a desire to make a real and lasting difference to the health of people in our region and beyond.
“We have a vibrant and connected community of clinical and academic researchers on campus and within Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
“By working together in partnership, together and with their patients, they are sharing knowledge and advancing understanding – tackling some of the major challenges in clinical medicine today.
“Their work is focused on a number of areas including cancer, diabetes, respiratory, vascular, multimorbidity and wound healing. Through their work they are shining a light on those health conditions which really matter to the people of Hull and developing innovative approaches to clinical practice which will improve their experiences and outcomes.
“Not only that but they are supporting the training of future doctors and physician associates – inspiring and empowering them to become involved in research and ensuring they have the knowledge, research skills and resilience to make a difference, here in Hull and further afield.”