NSMI Awards celebrate local medical research and student achievement
The North Staffordshire Medical Institute (NSMI) celebrated the work of local researchers and medical students at a Research Awards Ceremony recognising excellence in medical science and education.
A total of £30,000 in research funding was awarded to projects investigating important areas including bladder cancer, cystic fibrosis and diabetes, and blood vessels within the brain.
The awards were presented by then Institute Chairman Mr Duncan Gough following assessment by the NSMI Research Awards Committee.
Supporting research with local impact
Applications were judged on both their scientific merit and their potential usefulness to patients and communities across North Staffordshire.
Researchers receiving support included:
Professor W. Farrell
Mr L. Gommersall
Mr C. Luscombe
Mr M. Kitchen
Dr C. Kelly
Dr A. Harper
Professor C. Roffe
Dr F. Lally
Together, their work reflected the wide range of medical research taking place locally and the Institute’s longstanding commitment to supporting projects with the potential to improve understanding, diagnosis and treatment.
Research into Bladder Cancer and other conditions
Among the areas represented at the awards were studies relating to bladder cancer, alongside research into cystic fibrosis and diabetes.
Funding was also directed towards work investigating blood vessels in the brain, an important area of research with relevance to neurological and cardiovascular health.
By supporting projects across different medical specialties, the awards helped local clinicians and scientists develop new ideas and build the evidence needed for further research.
Recognising Keele medical students
The ceremony also celebrated the achievements of medical students at Keele University Medical School.
Tamsin Walford and Simon Arch each received a £100 prize from the Medical Institute’s Bicentenary Fund for the best dissertations in Years 2 and 4.
Their awards recognised the high standard of academic work being produced by medical students locally and the importance of encouraging engagement with research from an early stage in medical training.
Celebrating North Staffordshire’s research community
The Research Awards Ceremony brought together established researchers, clinicians and students, highlighting the strength of medical research and education across North Staffordshire.
Through research grants and student awards, the Institute helped support both current projects and the development of the next generation of medical professionals and researchers.
This commitment to medical research, education and innovation remains an important part of the work associated with the Wade Charitable Foundation and North Staffordshire Medical Institute.