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Meet the Experts

During the Pathways to Health and Wealth event a number of expert sessions were available to find out more about the following topics. The experts informally discussed with small groups the key opportunities in each area and answered any questions.

  • Engaging with the NHS

    Dr Sally Spencer
    Associate Director of Clinical Research
    Lancaster University Faculty of Health and Medicine

    Dr Andrew Higham
    Associate Director of R&D
    University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay, NHS

    Philip Dylak
    Director of Innovation
    North West Coast Academic Heath Science Network

  • Engaging with Lancaster University

    Dr Mark Bacon
    Faculty Director: Business Partnerships & Enterprise
    Lancaster University Faculty of Science & Technology

    Ian Gordon
    Senior Teaching Fellow
    Lancaster University, Institute for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development

    Jane O'Brien
    Director
    Lancaster University Centre for Training and Development

  • Accessing funding

    Jonathan Abra
    Knowledge Transfer Manager
    Knowledge Transfer Network

    Dr Mandy Dixon
    Clinical Research Hub Manager
    Lancaster University Health Hub

    Dr Paul McKenna
    Business Partnerships Manager
    Lancaster University Environment Centre

  • Accessing wider networks

    Dr Diane Cresswell
    Executive Director: Business Development
    Bionow

    Dr Hakim Yadi
    Chief Executive Officer
    Northern Health Science Alliance

    Prof. John Goodacre
    Lancaster University, Faculty of Health and Medicine