We are the Manchester branch of North West Surgical Trials Centre (NWSTC), one of nine Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) Surgical Trials Centres that have been established since 2013, with the aim to:
Showcase Manchester’s academic surgical achievements, facilitate networking, provide links to training in clinical trials and research opportunities and support the development of surgical trials.
NWSTC is embedded in the Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre and is a collaboration between the University of Liverpool and The University of Manchester.
The collaborative is funded by the Masonic Charitable Foundation (Manchester) and the Sir John Fisher Foundation (Liverpool).
Surgeon directory
This directory lists research-active surgeons of all specialities across the north-west.
You can see a list of surgeons in specific specialities by clicking on the links below.
- Breast surgery
- Cardiac surgery
- Endocrine surgery
- Exercise physiology
- General surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Transplant surgery
- Trauma and orthopaedics
Alternatively, you can view all surgeons in the directory.
Training
Postgraduate research supervision
Our affiliated surgeons may be available to supervise MD/PhD candidates.
This does not necessarily mean that funding is available. However, please get in touch and we will provide you with more information.
Other training schemes and resources
The following schemes and resources may also be relevant if you are interested in research-related training:
Trainee collaboratives
The NWSTC is pleased to support the following trainee collaborative groups in the region.
Northwest Research Collaborative (NWRC)
The NWRC was set up in 2012 by surgical specialty trainees from the Northwestern Deanery to produce surgically focused, high quality research.
By collaborating as a group, they are able to collect data from multiple centres, putting them in an ideal position to produce high impact and clinically relevant research. They are always on the lookout for new members and new research ideas. They welcome trainees with an interest in surgery, from FY1 to ST8.
- NWRC website
- X (formerly Twitter): @nwrcsurgery
North West Breast Research Collaborative (NWBRC)
The NWBRC is part of the larger North West Research Collaborative. Their aim is to encourage and promote collaborative breast surgery research within the north-west of England among trainees of all grades (FY1 to ST8).
- NWBTRC website
- X (formerly Twitter): @nwbtrc
North West Orthopaedic Research Collaborative (NWORC)
The NWORC is based in the North West Deanery (East Sector – Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria). Their committee is made up of current speciality trainees with an interest in orthopaedic research.
Events and news
Upcoming events
Surgical Workshop Sandpit Day
When: Friday 22nd November 2024, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Where: The Innovation Suite, Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, M13 9NT
University of Liverpool Clinical Trial training for Investigators course
When: 16th – 20th September 2024
Where: University of Liverpool
Course fee: £475 includes course materials, lunch and refreshments. Individual day attendance available: Charged at £95 per day.
This CPD accredited course is run by experts in the fields of statistics, health economics and clinical trials, and is aimed at health and research professionals, particularly those who are interested in becoming Chief Investigators.
To apply, please see: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/population-health/about/healthdatascience/coursesandworkshops/
Previous events
Surgical Workshop Sandpit Day
When: Friday 26th April 2024, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Where: University of Liverpool, The Library Room – Liverpool Guild of Students, 160 Mount Pleasant, L3 5TR
HENW Surgical Trainee Day
When: Tuesday 16th January 2024, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Chorley Education Centre Lecture Theatre, Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, Preston Road, Chorley, PR71PP
NWSTC Surgical Trials Showcase
When: Friday 20th October 2023, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Where: The Spine, Paddington Village, Liverpool
NWSTC invite you to a surgical trials showcase to highlight success and impact. All surgical specialties are welcome from foundation doctors to consultants.
Surgical Clinical Trial Development Workshop
When: Friday 23rd June 2023, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Where: The Innovation Suite, Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, M13 9NT
A free half day event on developing a research idea to surgical trial and how to do from the North West Research Collaborative (NWRC).
Clinical Research for Surgeons Day
When: Friday 17th March 2023, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Where: The Innovation Suite, Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, M13 9NT
News
You can find news relating to research-active surgeons in the north-west on our blog.
Our team
NWSTC Manchester is run from The University of Manchester, led by Professor Cliona Kirwan with Naz Arafin providing support. We look forward to supporting you in your surgical research journey.
Professor Cliona Kirwan
Professor of Surgical Trials and Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
Cliona Kirwan is a Clinician Scientist in Surgical Oncology. Her work is split equally between clinical work and academia. She is the Manchester lead for the NWSTC.
Email: cliona.kirwan@manchester.ac.uk
Surgeon profile: Cliona Kirwan
Naz Arafin
Surgical Trials Research Coordinator for Manchester
Naz is a Surgical Trials Research Co-ordinator for North West Surgical Trials Centre (NWSTC) and is based at The University of Manchester. Naz supports Professor Cliona Kirwan on all administrative tasks, including providing PA support, arranging engagement, and training events and developing collaborations to facilitate the development of new surgical trial ideas.
Contact us
If you would like to be listed in our directory or if you have any other questions, please get in touch.
Email: surgicalresearch@manchester.ac.uk
Nazina Arafin
Surgical Trials Research Coordinator
Email: nazina.arafin@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Us
+44 (0) 161 306 6000
