Clare Moody's research experience

Hi, I’m Clare and I am the North East & North Cumbria Lead Research Radiographer, also working as the Lead Research Radiographer at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. I have worked as a Radiographer in the North East for 25 years, with the last 13 dedicated to research. I have a BSc in Radiology, PGCert in CT imaging, PGDip in Nuclear Medicine and currently studying a Masters in Clinical Research.  Radiology imaging is known for its supporting role in many research studies, but little is known about research performed and led by Radiology staff.  My regional role is a fantastic opportunity to educate, advise and support all aspects of Radiology led research. We aim to promote the excellent research that Radiology staff are doing throughout NENC.

Georgia Williams's research experience

Hi, I’m Georgia and I am the North East & North Cumbria Research Project Manager for Radiology. My role is to provide project support to studies across the region, helping to develop a research idea and provide guidance through regulatory approval and sponsorship processes’.

I have worked in Clinical Research since graduating from my Master’s degree and have since set up and delivered a wide portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research. I am here to work with staff to support turning a research idea into a reality!

Simon Lowes's research experience

I am a Consultant Breast Radiologist based at Gateshead Health and hold an honorary contract with Newcastle University. Although nominally 80% clinical and 20% academic, research plays a significant role in my work. As well as having research interests in clinical and laboratory-based studies in breast imaging and breast cancer, I am keen to help strengthen all imaging-based research across the region.

I am currently the NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) Imaging Research Lead for the North East and North Cumbria, and the regional School of Radiology Research Lead. Together with Clare Moody, Georgia Williams, and the CRN (during their transition into the Research Delivery Network, RDN), I hope that we can develop a functioning research imaging network across NENC, that allows us to communicate freely, share ideas, challenges, and successful ways of working, so that we can increase research delivery across the region and support our own home-grown research.