Spotlight on research careers for International Women's Day
As we mark International Women's Day on 8 March, take a look at these inspiring research career stories from staff in North West London.
Andrea Smith
Midwife
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
"I worked as a clinical midwife for ten years before becoming a research midwife."
Read more: Andrea's story
Marcelle Costa Marinho
Direct Delivery Team
NIHR Clinical Research Network North West London
"Research is essential. It plays a crucial role in elevating the quality of people's lives by fostering advancements and innovations that contribute to overall well-being and societal progress."
Read more: Marcelle's story
Dr Gemma Clunie
Senior Clinical Academic Speech and Language Therapist
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
"My research has meant I am more confident in supporting my patients through their diagnosis and surgery in terms of the advice, assessment, and management that I offer."
Read more: Gemma’s story
Rebecca Smith
Physiotherapist — Neurological and vestibular disorders
Imperial College London
"I think it motivates staff to think outside the box and importantly we can include patient voices in how we shape our clinical practice."
Read more: Rebecca's story
Jennifer Crow
Occupational Therapist — Stroke research
Imperial College London
"I believe the research I'm doing has the potential to make a measurable difference to people's outcomes"
Read more: Jennifer's story
Wan Sze SHUM (Fancy)
Research Nurse
NIHR Clinical Research Network North West London
"Research is important because it acknowledges the ever-evolving nature of our world, where new problems and questions continually arise."
Read more: Wan Sze's story
