Meet the NHRP ACademy team
Prof Dave Jones, OBE
Director, Newcastle Health Research Partnership Academy
A medical clinical academic, Dave has been leading the development and innovation of health and care research careers for over two decades. He is passionate about opening research training and career development opportunities for future leaders from all career backgrounds, and led, as the Dean for NIHR Academy, the establishment of these opportunities nationally for health and care professionals beyond medicine and dentistry. As the Newcastle Health Research Partnership Academy Director, Dave steers the strategic direction of Newcastle Health Research Partnership Academy, alongside his strong on-the-ground presence with a focus on listening to our members and ensuring the Newcastle Health Research Partnership training offer is tailored to the person.
Dr Amy Brown
Newcastle Health Research Partnership Academy Manager
Amy oversees the operational aspects of the Newcastle Health Research Partnership Academy and, alongside the Director and Deputy Director, is responsible for the development and delivery of the Academy vision. She has a strong background in research and a wealth of experience in supporting talented people to secure research funding. Amy plays a pivotal role in providing intelligence and advice on career and training opportunities, guidance on external fellowships and developing the Academy structure.
Miriam Lowes
Newcastle Health Research Partnership Academy Administrator and Assistant to Prof Dave Jones, OBE
Miriam has been employed at Newcastle University in Professional Service roles for over 30 years and brings extensive administrative expertise to Newcastle Health Research Partnership Academy. She is Assistant to Professor Dave Jones OBE, in his roles as Newcastle Health Research Partnership Academy Director and Director of Newcastle Centre for Rare Disease. Miriam provides administrative support to the Newcastle Health Research Partnership Academy pillars and the rest of the Academy Team.
Sharon Gilmore
Newcastle Health Research Partnership Academy Operations Coordinator
Sharon brings experience in supporting medical and dental academic trainees through their academic pathway. This spans working with undergraduates, specialised foundation trainees, NIHR Integrated Academic Track (IAT) Academic Clinical Fellows and Lecturers, overseeing the NIHR Bursary process and reimbursement and liaison with the Lead Employer Trust. In addition, Sharon supports mock interview panels for all fellowship applicants working with Newcastle Health Research Partnership Academy across career stages and organises cross-pillar events.
NHRP Academy – Pillar Leadership Team
Medics & Dentists Pillar & Integrated Academic Track (IAT) Lead:
Dr Malcolm Brodlie
With support from:
- Prof Gill Vance, Specialised Foundation Programme Lead
- Dr Helen Devine, MBBS Academic Lead
- Dr Chris Duncan, Academic Clinical Fellowship (ACF) Lead
- Dr Rachel Green, Academic Dentistry Lead
- Mr Sandip Nandhra, Academic Surgery Lead
- Dr Eugene Tang, Academic Primary and Community Care Lead
NMAHPS, Pharmacists and Healthcare Scientists Pillar Leads:
- Professor Lindsay Pennington
- Professor Annette Hand
Methodologists Pillar Lead:
- Professor Dawn Teare
Public Health and Social Care Professionals and Researchers Pillar Leads:
- Prof Ruth McGovern
- Dr Sarah Sowden
- Prof Amy O’Donnell
