CTU DMEG

I have been head of Data Management at Norwich CTU since 2016, having previously worked in a variety of IT and data management roles across varied organisations and sectors, including the NHS and Industry. I have particular interests in data protection and information governance.

I have been a member of the ACDM since 2016, and look forward to working as part of the CTU Data Management Expert Group. I also sit on the UKCRC Data and Information Systems Operational Group.

I am the Commercial Business Development Manager at a teaching hospital in Southampton. I have worked in clinical research for many years in many NHS Trusts & UK Universities. Now I lead on developing an extensive portfolio of commercial studies conducted at the Trust. My role is to liaise with commercial sponsors, CROs, and MedTech companies and provide a concierge service for SMEs to access patients, data and support departments required for their trial and to bring their product to the market, which sets us apart from other organisations.

I have a post-graduate certificate in Business Administration from The University of the West of England (UWE).

I joined ACDM in 2020 and am now very excited to chair the CTU data management expert group.

I am currently a CORE eCRF Data Analyst at the Clinical Informatics Research Unit, part of the University of Southampton, whilst also studying for an MSc in Public Health & Nutrition.  The CORE team delivers high-quality data services to clinical research teams within the UK and internationally; this includes but is not limited to eCRF database development, expert advice in all things data, and further support such as data management or validation.  I have accumulated previous experience in academic research working at Southampton Clinical Trials Unit as a Clinical Data Coordinator, and a strong understanding of clinical research due to my BSc in Biomedical Sciences.

I am very driven to contribute to the fast-paced world of research and recognise the incredible potential for academic organisations to hold a strong position on this stage.  I hope to bring my previous experience, as well as enthusiasm to learn from others in this sector, in order to explore avenues in which we can further improve the experience and standing of CTU’s in data management.

I am a Data Manager at Newcastle University Clinical Trials Unit. I’ve worked in clinical research since 2013 and have worked in several data management roles in the NHS, University and Industry. I’ve worked on both late and early phase trials over a wide variety of disease areas using several different CDMSs.

I joined the ACDM along with the rest of our data management team in 2018 and am looking forward to taking a more active role as part of the CTU data management expert group.

A highly skilled leader with extensive Clinical Data Systems and Data Management experience from working in a large Contract Research Organisation, Pharmaceutical company, and academic Clinical Trials Unit. Decisive and proficient in leadership and management, including building, coaching, and motivating teams; with a professional and calm approach in times of pressure. Extensive project management of large multi-national and small studies, across a wide range of therapeutic areas and clinical phases; demonstrating good internal and international collaborative approaches whilst adhering to ICH and GCP Guidelines. 

 Experience of introduction of new systems and systems migration with stakeholders nationally and globally, with consideration for Business Continuity, Information governance, IT Security, Audit and Quality management.

 Chair of the UK CRC Information Systems Operational Group.

Steph Foster is the Clinical Trial Data Management Specialist at the Institute of Cancer Research – Clinical Trials & Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU).  The ICR-CTSU leads high-quality international cancer clinical trials, whose findings directly influence clinical practice within the NHS and worldwide. She is responsible for oversight of all aspects of clinical data management within the ICR-CTSU and management of the Clinical Data Science team using extensive leadership and project management experience gained over 20+ years working in large Contract Research Organisations/Pharmaceutical companies across all phases and many therapeutic areas.

Previously in the role of Senior Clinical Trial Manager at Southampton Clinical Trials Unit providing expertise to design and deliver complex eCRFs over a wide variety of disease areas following implementation of a new EDC platform, Laura made the transition to a sponsor organisation as Lead Clinical Data Manager in 2022. Laura continues to provide expertise and guidance on clinical data management, driving good data culture and best practice on behalf of a global clinical research team including being a CDISC volunteer developing standards for use in studies of tobacco products.

Laura joined the ACDM in 2023 and was delighted to join the CTU DMEG with the motivation to provide insight into her opportunities post-CTU including how this could be provided in a CTU environment.