Hospitals appoint Group Director of Research and Innovation

Professor Nigel Brunskill has been appointed as Group Director of Research and Innovation at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. 

Professor Brunskill is a clinical academic nephrologist with extensive senior leadership experience in managing clinical research delivery across NHS and academic sectors. He has a strong track record of expanding research opportunities and attracting external research infrastructure funding. Professor Brunskill is currently the Director of the Leicestershire Academic Health Partners and the Director of Research and Innovation at UHL.

 Professor Brunskill presented a compelling vision for strengthening and growing research opportunities for patients and multi-professional teams across UHN and UHL as part of the competitive recruitment to the post. 

Professor Tom Robinson, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Head of the College of Life Sciences and Dean of Medicine at the University of Leicester, said: “This important appointment will foster collaboration between two of our key large NHS partners and the University. Nigel will bring his extensive senior research and clinical leadership to this role, and ensure that we harness our collective expertise to improve patient outcomes and drive scientific discovery.”

Group Chief Executive Richard Mitchell said: “Nigel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and we are delighted at this appointment. Under his leadership, UHL has become one of the most research-active NHS Trusts in the country, engaging more patients than ever in clinical trials. 

“We look forward to working with him as we continue to grow our Trusts’ capability to deliver world-class research and transformed patient care.”

Professor Brunskill will take up his new role on Friday 1 November.