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Prof Sydes is Professor of Clinical Trials & Methodology at the MRC CTU at UCL. He co-leads the Trial Conduct Methodology programme whilst also under secondment to co-lead the Data-Enabled Trials theme for the BHF Data Science Centre, led by Health Data Research UK.  There is so much insight in this episode for trainees thinking about (or doing) real-world data science research. From the early retrospective audits using EHR data to handling national-level big data, this analytical approach to big questions is growing and growing. It's an important one to understand- practically + the implications and so we are privileged to have had Prof Sydes talk through the key issues here today.

Dr Claire Lawson- NIHR Advanced Fellow, University of Leicester.

We hear from Dr Claire Lawson as she shares her journey to academic success. We discuss the reasons why she chose to transition from clinical nursing to full-time academia. Dr Lawson reflects on how it contrasts with her previous works and the challenges she faced to reach where she is today

A goliath from the trial design world shares what he's learnt working with some of the top academic cardiologists from around the world. Prof Pocock is a world-renownd statistician who's worked on some of the leading Clinical Trials across the sub-specialties.  He kindly gives his valuable advice and tips to academics designing studies and working on research questions,- how best to answer them and what the key points to think about are.  This is one that's of tremendous value to any professional involves in research or trial design.

Dr Parag Gajendhragadkar, post-CCT Fellow, Oxford University Hospitals, discusses so much in this episode we had to over-run! He talks about taking time out-of-programme for research after sub-specialization and the impact of Covid on his research plans. He talks about the arrangements with the University to monitor progression and examination and finally the trials and tribulations of writing up.

Dr Andrew Lewis- Post doctoral Research Fellow Oxford University Hospitals  

A really interesting episode where Dr Lewis talks through how he develops his research ideas. He also shares his tips on writing up research as papers and the thesis. We also discuss the perks of using social media to share your work.

Prof Sir Nilesh Samani, University of Leicester, BHF Medical Director  We have Sir Nilesh Samani with us for this episode and we cover his personal journey to BHF Medical Director. He looks backwards and forwards at cardiovascular research from his vantage point and the areas he's most excited about. We then talk about what all the BHF has to offer and its many facets. Finally we talk about the effort being made to address disproportional representation in academic leadership roles.

Prof Sanjay Sharma, Sports Cardiology Academic Group, St George’s University of London   

In the second half of our conversation, Prof Sharma discusses the early days of Sports Cardiology research in the UK. The serendipity and efforts to do research in a niche area and how to grow that into a research field.

In the first of this two part series we have Prof Sanjay Sharma, Sports Cardiology Academic Group, St George’s University of London. In this episode, we focus on the Clinical Academic Group he leads at St George's University of London and the Fellows he's supervised. In particular, he focuses on what he's learnt over the decade + as a PhD supervisor, what he expects from Fellows and how he nurtures that relationship

Dr Kalpa De Silva, Consultant Cardiologist, Guys & St Thomas’ Welcome to Season 2! 

We kick off with Dr De Silva talking through what he learnt during his PhD and the pros and cons of doing this early on in training. He then discusses his Clinical Fellowship abroad- something that is even more challenging to organise following Covid.   He candidly discusses who might prefer one over the other and a good way to think about whats best suited for you.

Part 2 of a really special interview. Prof Rod Stables, BHF CRC Clinical Lead & Consultant Cardiologist, Liverpool Heart & Chest has mentored so many successful Research Fellows and has kindly taken the time to share his insights.    Every response is considered and this is one I'd suggest watching more than once. I really couldn't cut this episode down to 15 mins so I have split it into two.   In the second half, Rod goes into how to know if a supervisor is a good fit, how to stay on track and the future of the supervisor-supervisee relationship. The perfect interview to end Season 1 with.