GP (West Walk Surgery) and Academic Clinical Lecturer (University of Bristol)

Jess is a GP in Bristol and Academic Clinical Lecturer at the University of Bristol. In her academic role she uses research to explore the rational use of blood tests and blood test communication in primary care. Jess is leading the Why Test study and is excited to help others to use the PACT network to undertake innovative research that makes a difference to patients. Outside of work Jess is a busy mum of four and enjoys outdoor swimming and playing the violin.

GP (Howdale Practice) and Deputy Specialty Lead (East of England NIHR Clinical Research Network)

Serge is a GP Partner and researcher based in Norfolk. As well as an Honorary Research Associate at the University of East Anglia, Serge is the primary care deputy Speciality Research Lead for the East of England NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) and the Clinical Research Lead for Norwich Primary Care Network (PCN). His research interest is centred on relational continuity of care, especially for patients with multimorbidity involving mental ill health.

Administrator (University of Bristol)

Thom joined the PACT team as administrator for the Why Test project and also supported the CHiP data collection. He has experience supporting a variety of research projects at University of Bristol and Imperial College London. In his free time, he enjoys travelling, hiking, cycling and dancing salsa.

GP (Sherburn Group Practice) and NIHR In Practice Fellow (Hull York Medical School)

James is a salaried GP in North Yorkshire and a clinical academic based at the Hull York Medical School. His research interests are in medical education, both for undergraduates and GP trainees. He has also worked in polypharmacy and safe prescribing as well as an evolving interest in how educational interventions can help address the recruitment and retention crisis in primary care. He has recently started an NIHR In Practice Fellowship to further develop his research skills and interest in these research areas.

GP (Hampshire) and NIHR In Practice fellow (University of Southampton)

Lizzy is an NIHR In Practice fellow in the University of Southampton Primary Care Research Centre, Population Sciences and a GP in Hampshire. Lizzy is particularly interested in prescribing safety, preconception care and improving access to research for all clinicians.

GPST3 trainee (St George’s VTS) and Academic Clinical Fellow in General Practice (St George’s University London)

Stephen is an Academic Clinical Fellow in General Practice at St George’s, University of London, and a GP trainee in South West London. Stephen’s research interests are in utilising routinely collected primary care epidemiological data to improve population health for local communities. Stephen also has clinical and academic interests in the management of patients with frailty and multimorbidity and how clinicians can work more closely with NHS management and local government to improve care for these patients.

Pharmacist (East Antrim GP Federation)

Scott is a General Practice Pharmacist working in East Antrim GP Federation in Northern ireland, and has experience in community, hospital and clinical trials pharmacy. Scott completed an MSc in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice in December 2022 and is an independent prescriber. Scott's research interests include advancing the pharmacist's role in primary care and sustainability in healthcare.

GP (Grosvenor Road Surgery and South Eastern Trust OOH) and Doctoral Research Fellow (Queen's University Belfast)

Johnny is a GP from Northern Ireland, currently dividing his work time between general practice, out-of-hours work and a PhD. His current research interest is the transition of patients from hospital back to primary care, particularly patients with multiple new and existing medical conditions. Johnny’s PhD project aims to work with patients to design and feasibility test an intervention to support people who survive a critical illness as they transition home.

GP (Liverpool)

Alice is a salaried GP working in her hometown of Liverpool. Alice has previously been a member of the “Asked To See Patient” national teaching programme for newly qualified doctors and is in the final year of her Masters in Medical Education. With previous research experience working with the Liverpool Tropical School of Medicine as part of the Academic Foundation Programme, she has a particular interest in teaching research skills.

Doctor

Following an academic Foundation Programme (leadership), Emma has completed the FMLM National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow scheme at the NIHR Clinical Research Network coordinating centre, working primarily to increase research delivery in Primary Care and in particular for underserved communities. She also worked as a Clinical Policy Fellow at the Department for Health and Social Care in the clinical trials policy team during the governments response to the O'Shaughnessy review. Emma is keen to share her extensive clinical leadership and systems knowledge to develop research in Primary Care as she continues to develop her academic career.

Final Year Medical Student (University of Bristol)

Alex is a final year medical student at the University of Bristol with an interest in Oncology and cancer screening. Having completed an iBSc in Oncology at Imperial College London, her past projects have involved tumour metabolomics and developing diagnostic tools using cancer VOCs. Alex has also worked on PACT’s WhyTest study and is excited to improve undergraduate involvement in Academic Primary Care.

Intercalating Medical Student (University of Bristol)

Louis is a medical student currently intercalating in global health at the University of Bristol. His current interests lie in epidemiology, medical education, and promoting LGBTQ-inclusive healthcare.

Physician Associate In Primary Care and Lead Physician Associate (Faculty for Advanced Clinical Practice, South Yorkshire)

Ria has worked as a physician associate (PA) in general practice since 2013 and now does this alongside her lead PA role for the Faculty for Advanced Clinical Practice in South Yorkshire. Ria is a member of the Research Committee for the Faculty of Physician Associates.

GP (North London) and Honorary Research Fellow in Primary Care (Queen Mary’s University London)

Dipesh is a London-based GP and researcher at the Queen Mary, University of London in East London. He researches how to improve the lives of people with a cancer diagnosis (living with and beyond cancer, cancer survivorship) and health inequalities. He was one of the founding members of the PACT committee and continues to excited to be part of an innovative primary care research initiative that powers projects, utilising existing masses of data to improve patients’ lives.

Advanced Pharmacist (South & East Leeds GP Federation) and PhD student (University of Bradford)

Hadeel started her career as a hospital pharmacist and in 2016 moved into general practice. As an independent prescriber, Hadeel has experience running pharmacist-led clinics which support management of patients with long term conditions and polypharmacy issues. In October 2022 Hadeel commenced her PhD, researching how we can support medication self-management in older people at the hospital to home transition.

GP

Ola is a GP with a special interest in women's health and holds a DRCOG. In her free time, she loves running and swimming and is a mum of two very naughty boys.