Programme
There will be interactive talks throughout the day, which will support you to discover the essentials of research within paediatrics.
| 9:00 | Welcome and introductions |
| 9:10 | Getting started in research and finding the right mentorship Dr Anu Goenka, Senior Lecturer, University of Bristol and Honorary Consultant, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children |
| 9:55 | A practical guide to using registry data Dr Lucy Plumb, Associate Professor in Paediatric Nephrology, University of Bristol |
| 10:40 | Break |
| 10:50 | From draft to publication: How to write research papers Dr Rebecca Mitting, Consultant in PICU and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Imperial College London |
| 11:35 | Designing an effective research poster: Telling your story visually Dr Aditi Vedi, Officer for Research, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and Consultant Paediatric Oncologist, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Trainee Research Network (TRN) projects and opportunities to get involved
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| 13:45 | Open research and research culture Fiona Booth, Data Integrity and Quality Assurance Programme Director, University of Bristol Nick Beazley-Long, Exchange Fellow, University of Bristol |
| 14:30 | Break |
| 14:40 | Introduction to genomic research Dr Caroline Platt, Officer for Genomics, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health |
| 15:00 | Research in community child health: opportunities, challenges and impact Dr Joanna Garstang, Clinical Associate Professor and Consultant Community Paediatrician, University of Birmingham and Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust |
| 15:45 | The ethical use of AI in research Dr Helen Oram, Reader in MBBS Assessment, King’s College London Dr Andrea Cocket, Reader in Education Innovation and Research, King’s College London |
| 16:30 | Closing remarks |
Please note that the programme may change prior to the event.
Delegate highlights from last year's event
The variety of topics which manged to covers most of burning inquiries in research
The approachability of speakers who encouraged us to ask questions but also made the work of academics less terrifying!
Excellent overall. Useful and valuable to anyone who wants to embark on a research journey and to those who are facing hurdles on their academic journey
What is new this year?
Format of the day: Delegates at last year's event enjoyed the content, but highlighted that additional breaks would be appreciated. We've reduced the length of talks to a maximum 45 minutes and built in more breaks.
New topics: We collated topic suggestions from last year's delegates, and these feature in this year's programme. We're also revisiting some previous topics from a fresh perspective or different angle.
Balance between practical sessions and research applications: This year’s programme includes a more balanced mix of practical “how‑to” sessions—such as writing papers and finding a mentor—alongside sessions that explore the wider research landscape, including the use of AI and open research.
Catch up on last year's event
If you were unable to attend the 2025 event or would like to re-watch the content, you can access the workshop recordings, which include:
- Networking for impostors: how to talk to people without feeling like a fraud
- How to incorporate research into your clinical training
- Writing conference abstracts
- How to write research questions and get your thoughts published
- Understanding basic statistics used in research
- What is the right and the best way to do a study?
View the 2025 recordings on RCPCH Learning
Register for this year's event
We hope you can join us online on 24 September.