Christine McGrath RGN BSc MSc MICR
Head of Research and Development
Southampton University Hospitals Trust

A graduate of Nursing with a Masters Degree by Research, Christine has worked in clinical research for over 15 years, initially performing all aspects of commercial and academic research including the coordination of single and multi-centre studies and managing teams of research staff. Christine moved into NHS R&D Management in 2003 and whilst working at United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust was responsible for the delivery of quality standards in research through systems development, monitoring and training.

Christine moved to Southampton University Hospitals Trust (SUHT) in 2006. As Head of R&D at SUHT, Christine is responsible for developing strategy and implementing programmes of work to ensure the Trust is in a strong financial position, conducting high quality research relevant to the NHS.  

Christine is an active member of the NHS R&D Forum, is a Director of the Institute of Clinical Research and a member of the PharmaTimes Clinical Researcher of the Year steering committee.

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