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10th Grampian Research Conference
Date: 27/06/2025 to 28/06/2025 Venue: P&J Live, Aberdeen
The 10th Grampian Research Conference, incorporating the NHS Research Scotland Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group, and the University of Aberdeen's Interdisciplinary Institute and Rowett Institute Events will take place at the P&J Live Aberdeen on 27-28 June
Registration for the conference is now open. Contact the 2025 Grampian Conference team for further information.
On this page you will find the following information:
- Theme and sponsors
- Getting to the venue
- Conference programme
- Save the date for 2026!
Theme and sponsors
The theme of the day is 'Breaking Traditional Disciplinary Boundaries':
"Time has gone where we work in silos and in our own speciality. In order to do research that improves care overall, we need to work across disciplines, across methodology, across groups to generate impactful research mobilise knowledge. This conference brings together experts from different backgrounds so we can all learn together. We look forward to seeing you all!" — Conference Organisers
Thank you to Aberdeen Convention Bureau, P&J Live and Scottish Ballet (Health) for sponsoring the conference.
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Getting to the venue
P&J Live is located close to Aberdeen International Airport, six miles northwest of the city centre, and just a few short minutes from the city's new western peripheral route. You can reach the venue using a range of transport options.
Conference programme
Day one, Friday 27 June
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08:15-09:00 |
Registration (Tea/Coffee) |
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09:00-10:30 |
NHS Grampian Charity Research Grant Winners — Lightning round Chairs: Professors Abha Maheshwari and S.S. Vasan |
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09:00-09:10 |
Welcome Speech Speaker: Mrs Alison Evison, Chair / Board Member of NHS Grampian |
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09:10-09:20 |
The effect of coronary artery disease prevention on periodontal health |
Ms Sara Sharaf, NHS Grampian |
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09:20-09:30 |
TKA rehabilitation program informed by cognitive behavioural therapy |
Dr Joanna Shim, Robert Gordon University |
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09:30-09:40 |
Importance of gender differences in secondary prevention and long-term outcomes of cardiovascular diseases in Scotland |
Dr Tiberiu Pana, NHS Grampian |
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09:40-09:50 |
Physiotherapists’ views on patient handling, work-related musculoskeletal disorders and the potential role of targeted exercise in preparing for occupational demands |
Ms Katharine Johnson, NHS Grampian |
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09:50-10:00
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Perceptions of an educational approach to transformative and sustainable practice for health and social care practitioners |
Ms Kirstyn Anderson, Robert Gordon University |
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10:00-10:10
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Proof of Concept: Associating the presence of nanoparticles with localised gene expression changes in the human foetal lung |
Professor Paul Fowler, University of Aberdeen |
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10:10-10:20 |
Experience and impact of remote AHP delivery to inform services (Remote AHP) |
Dr Lyndsay Alexander, Robert Gordon University |
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10:20-10:30 |
Closing Remarks Speaker: Dr Hugh Bishop, Executive Medical Director, NHS Grampian |
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10:30-11:00 |
Refreshments, networking, posters and exhibition |
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11:00-12:30 |
Innovations in Healthcare — Short presentations and networking led by The Interdisciplinary Institute Professor Lesley Anderson, University of Aberdeen |
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11:00-11:05 |
Project CAELUS — ‘Once for Scotland’ Innovation in drone healthcare logistics: A solution to improve equity in healthcare access |
Dr Karen Bell, NHS Grampian
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11:05-11:10 |
GEMINI study — Grampian’s evaluation of Mia in an innovative national breast screening Initiative |
Professor Gerald Lip, NHS Grampian
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11:10-11:15 |
Home Semen Analysis Test — Ready for prime time |
Professor Abha Maheshwari, NHS Grampian |
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11:15-11:20 |
Effectiveness of Using AI to Re-design Cancer Pathways: A real-world evaluation |
Professor Andy Keen, NHS Grampian
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11:20-11:25 |
ASICA+: An AI-enabled app to assist with regular skin checks for melanoma survivors |
Dr David Howcroft, University of Aberdeen |
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11:25-11:30 |
Sixteen and Seen: My healthcare Journey and ideas for change |
Miss Alisha Graham, Turriff Academy |
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11:30-11:40 |
Questions and answers |
Discussion Panel |
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11:40-12:15 |
Networking Session — Developing ideas for innovations in healthcare |
Professor Lesley Anderson, University of Aberdeen |
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12:15-13.15 |
Lunch |
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13:15-15:00 |
Enabling Health and Social Care Research Chair: Dr Joanna Shim, Robert Gordon University |
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13:15-13:30
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Enabling Research through the Public Benefit and Privacy Panel for Health and Social Care (HSC-PBPP) |
Dr George Fernie, Chair of UK Caldicott Guardian (Recorded) |
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13:30-13:45 |
Navigating the Knowledge Mobilisation Swamp — Integration and implementation in science |
Dr Vicky Ward, University of St Andrews |
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13:45-14:00 |
Brain Health and Dementia: Reducing risk and enabling independence |
Professor Alan Gow, Heriot-Watt University |
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14:00-14:15 |
How co-design can activate health and social care research |
Ms Janette Hughes, Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre |
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14:15-14:30 |
Developing a national approach to AI in health and social care |
Ms Isobel Houston, Digital Health and Care for the Scottish Government |
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14:30-14:45 |
The Widening Access to Trials in Care Homes (WATCH) project is producing best practice guidance for recruitment of care home residents into commercial vaccine trials |
Dr Roy Soiza, NHS Grampian |
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14:45-15:00 |
Questions and answers |
Discussion Panel |
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15:00-15:30 |
Refreshments, networking, posters and exhibition |
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15:30-16:40 |
UK Commercial Research Delivery Centres Chair: Professor Jules Griffin, University of Aberdeen |
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15:30-15:45 |
NHS Research Scotland current developments and directions of travel |
Mr Euan Dick, Chief Scientist Office |
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15:45-15:55 |
Scottish Life Sciences — Driving growth for the next 10 years |
Mr Mark Cook, Life Sciences Scotland |
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15:55-16:05 |
NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centres (CDRCs): Accelerating innovation and improving health |
Professor Lorraine Harper, University of Birmingham |
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16:05-16:15 |
Research inclusion and workforce strategy while addressing the CRDCs’ objectives |
Professor S.S. Vasan, NHS Grampian |
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16:15-16:25 |
Priorities for remote and rural Health Boards |
Ms Frances Hines, NHS Highland |
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16:25-16:35 |
Commercial Research Delivery Wales / VPAG Investment Programme |
Dr Nicola Williams, Health and Care Research Wales (Recorded) |
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16:35 - 16:45 |
Questions and Answers |
Discussion Panel |
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16:45-17:00 |
Free Time |
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17:00-18:00 |
Movement Health and Wellbeing (Scottish Ballet Workshop for All) Ms Danielle Tyrer, Health Artist |
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18:00-18:30 |
Free Time |
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Close of Day One |
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18:30 |
Civic Reception |
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19:00 |
Conference Dinner, Prizes and Speeches |
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Keynote speakers include: Opening Speech by the Lord Provost of Aberdeen Dr David Cameron Professor Hany Eteiba, President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Mrs Alison Evison, Chair/Board Member of NHS Grampian Ms Manira Ahmed, Chief Officer, Public Health Scotland Professor Gerald Lip, NHS Grampian and University of Aberdeen Selected NHS Research Scotland Fellowship winners |
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Additional Information Regarding Dinner |
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Venue |
P&J Live Civic Reception & Dinner — Hilton Aberdeen TECA The Event Complex Aberdeen East Burn Road Stoneywood Aberdeen, AB21 9FX +44 (0) 1224 984111, reception@hiltonaberdeenteca.com |
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Civic Reception |
18:30 |
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Dinner |
19:00 |
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Dress code |
Formal |
Day two, Saturday 28 June
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09:00-09:15 |
Welcome to Day Two |
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09:15-11:00 |
Reproductive Health and Childbirth Event Chairs: Professors Abha Maheshwari and S.S. Vasan |
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09:15-09:30 |
Normalising mode of birth discussions in antenatal care; an interdisciplinary perspective |
Dr Mairead Black, University of Aberdeen |
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09:30-09:45 |
Sexual Reproductive Health Research — An update |
Dr Eric Chen, University of Edinburgh |
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09:45-10:00 |
Co-creating Sexual Health Services: User research and testing |
Dr Susan Brechin, NHS Fife |
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10:00-10:15 |
How to conduct trials in gynaecology |
Professor Siladitya Bhattacharya, University of Aberdeen |
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10:15-10:30 |
Cross-sector collaborative decision making to improve health and well-being of women/families |
Ms Manira Ahmad, Chief Officer, Public Health Scotland |
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10:30-10:45 |
How can the UK Royal Colleges help interdisciplinary working? |
Professor Hany Eteiba, President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow |
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10:45-11:00 |
Different and the Same: Black maternal health on both sides of the Atlantic |
Dr Gwenetta Curry, University of Edinburgh |
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11:00-11:15 |
Safety of genomics data |
Mr Aldo De Pape, CEO, Genomes.io |
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11:15-11:40 |
Refreshments, networking, posters and exhibition |
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11:40-12:40 |
Addressing Nutritional Inequalities — Led by the Rowett Institute Speakers: Professor Alexandra Johnstone and Professor Jules Griffin |
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12:40-12:55 |
Joining the dots |
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12:55-13:00 |
Vote of Thanks and Close |
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Save the date!
The 11th Grampian Research Conference is to be held at the Robert Gordon University in May 2026.
More details to follow, if you would like to be involved please contact gram.conf26@nhs.scot.
