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King's CRF Nurse Team Lead: Why I love research

As part of the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Shape the Future Campaign, we spoke with John Lord Villajin who is the nurse team lead at the King's Clinical Research Facility (CRF), about his experience as a clinical researcher and why he loves research.

 

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 6 Nov 2023

Empowering voices: A public member's story in the fight against Mouth Cancer

For Mouth Cancer Action Month, Paul Hellyer, who is a Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) member for the King’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF), tells the story of his late father-in-law. Paul lives in Sussex by the sea and is a retired dentist and clinical teacher. He spends his time beach-combing and aspiring to be a writer.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 1 Nov 2023

International Stress Awareness Week: Insights from a public member

To mark International Stress Awareness Week (30 October – 3 November), a member of the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) team at King's Clinical Research Facility (CRF), shares her insights on stress and how individuals can manage or alleviate stress in the workplace and daily life.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 1 Nov 2023

World Alzheimer's Day: An interview with Miguel Vasconcelos Da Silva

For World Alzheimer's Day (21 September) we talk with Miguel Vasconcelos Da Silva who works as the Dementia Theme Manager at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) about his role and current studies on Alzheimer's and Dementia.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 21 Sep 2023

East and South East Asian Heritage Month: an interview with Michelle

It's East and South East Asian Heritage Month and King's CRF research nurse is calling on more people from the East and South East Asian community to take part in NIHR-supported research.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 8 Sep 2023