About the R&D Office
The R&D team provide friendly expert advice and support on all elements of research including registration, ethics, funding, governance, protocol design and lots more.
The department is responsible for the strategy, infrastructure, management and governance relating to research and development activity at Cardiff and Vale UHB, and is dedicated to supporting and furthering research and development within the health board.
If you require further information please contact the R&D office via email on:
cav-research.development@wales.nhs.uk
View contact details for members of staff within the R&D department, and find out more about who can help with Research Applications
CAVUHB R&D Contacts
Contact this team with enquiries about commercially sponsored research studies - from feasibility assessments through cost build ups, contract negotiation and UHB risk assessment; R&D approval, post initiation and study archiving.
Email address: commercial.trials@wales.nhs.uk
Managers
- Dr Helen Hughes
- Lucy Jenkins
Admin Support
- Teresa Burns
- Naomi Knezevic
Details of, and training dates for, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) can be found on the Health & Care Research Wales website
The Human Tissue Act (HTA) Governance Officer can provide advice on project setup, undertake HTA inspections and monitor compliance with any recommendations made.
Email address: research.governance@wales.nhs.uk
Manager
- Pat Tamplin
For enquires about contract requirements for non-commercially sponsored research studies.
The non-commercial contracts manager covers all aspects of contract negotiation/execution.
Email address: cav.contracts.rd@wales.nhs.uk
Managers
- Arwen Hutchings
- David Powell
Admin Support
- Helen Paine
Contact this team with all enquiries about non-commercial research hosted by the UHB. This includes guidance on how to submit your project for R&D approval and amendments to ongoing studies. The R&P team should also be contacted if you are unsure whether your proposal is best classed as research. This team do not deal with projects sponsored by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, which are supported by the Research Governance team.
Email address: research.development@wales.nhs.uk
Managers
- Lee Hathaway
- Catrin Vaughan
- Mital Patel
Admin Support
- Helen Paine
- Pat Britton
- Muktha Koppula
This team provides advice and support regarding C&V UHB Sponsorship of research. The team is responsible for auditing of research and general research governance enquiries.
Email address: research.governance@wales.nhs.uk
Managers
- Catherine Green
- Maureen Edgar
- Joanne Milner
- Rachel Norman
Admin Support
- Jemma Cross
The Senior Research and Development Officers in this team act as an early point of contact for proposed research studies. As well as assessing feasibility of a proposal, they can help identify what things need to be considered when preparing an R&D application, with the aim of facilitating a smooth journey through the approvals process.
Email address: research.development@wales.nhs.uk
Senior Research and Development Officers:
- Louise Hesp
- Graham Law
Researchers who are non-NHS staff or NHS staff not directly employed by Cardiff and Vale UHB may require an Honorary Research Contract or Letter of Access.
These are applied for via the Research Passport Scheme. Contact the Registration and Permissions team for assistance in this area.
Email address: research.development@wales.nhs.uk
- R&D Manager: Dr Jane Jones
- Deputy R & D Manager: Sarah Martin
For appointments contact R&D Personal Secretary, Marietta Clavo: Marietta.Clavo@wales.nhs.uk
- R&D Director: Professor Christopher Fegan
For appointments contact R&D Personal Secretary, Marietta Clavo: · RD.Director.CAV@wales.nhs.uk