TrusTECH - NHS Innovations North West

Prior to being appointed Innovation Unit Manager, Richard was engaged as a Technology Co-ordinator on the successful Manchester Intellectual Property Biotechnology Exploitation Platform (manIP BEP). In this role he was responsible for the identification, evaluation and commercialisation of a number of healthcare innovations, which added the skills of technology evaluation and intellectual property management to his sound scientific knowledge.

Before manIP, Richard held a senior postdoctoral research position at the Paterson Institute for Cancer Research attached to the Christie Hospital in Manchester, where he worked on characterising novel transcription factors involved in cancer for developing novel therapeutic strategies. Prior to this he carried out research at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund Laboratories in London, studying retroviral mechanisms of gene activation in breast cancer.

Richard was drawn to a career in technology transfer because of his interest in the commercialisation of bioscience.

E: richarddeed@trustech.org.uk
T: 0161 276 5763

Dr Ruth Hale – Deputy Innovation Unit Manager

Dr Ruth Hale Ruth manages innovations from the following areas: Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside.

Before joining the TrusTECH team, Ruth was Senior Scientist at a Cambridge biotechnology company. Her research was based on ribozyme technology, developing chemically modified oligonucleotides for use as novel pharmaceuticals and target validation agents. Ruth has a broad background in the biosciences, which she developed working in both academic and commercial environments.

Her PhD research was carried out at the University of Liverpool, investigating protein biochemistry in trypanosomes. Following this, Ruth held a postdoctoral position of the
University of Cambridge researching protein-DNA interactions in filamentous bacteriophage.

Ruth developed her interest in intellectual property and technology transfer while working as a research scientist in the commercial sector.

E: ruthhale@trustech.org.uk
T: 0161 276 5786

Dr Joanne Thomas – Senior Technology Manager

Dr Joanne Thomas Joanne provides advice to help NHS staff in Manchester identify, protect and commercialise innovative technologies.

Before joining TrusTECH, Joanne worked alongside the TrusTECH team for a year whilst acting as a Technology Co-ordinator for the ‘Manchester Intellectual Property Biotechnology Exploitation Platform (manIP BEP)'. In this post she was involved in the identification, protection and exploitation for two of the teaching hospitals in Manchester and the four Greater Manchester Universities. Joanne has also gained some experience in intellectual property management from her role as a Research and Development (R&D) Co-ordinator for Stockport NHS Trust, where she was involved in managing and reporting on R&D within the organisation.

Joanne has a background in medical research. She gained her first degree in Physiology from Sheffield University and has also worked as a Research Assistant for the University of Manchester, based in a hospital gastroenterology laboratory. Whilst there, she was awarded a PhD investigating the effects of the drug, sumatriptan, on the function of the oesophagus (gullet). In addition, she was responsible for carrying out clinical diagnostic tests on patients with oesophageal problems and acted as the study co-ordinator for numerous commercial clinical trials investigating new treatments for people with irritable bowel syndrome.

E: joannethomas@trustech.org.uk
T: 0161 276 6965

Dr Karl Bamford - Healthcare Innovation Manager

Karl provides advice and support on Intellectual Property management and commercialising technologies in the NHS for the Merseyside area.

Karl was awarded with a Ph.D. award from Cranfield University in 1999 for his research in the application of lasers for the early diagnostic of intestinal cancer.

He was the Research Director at the Medical Laser Institute, Merseyside; an organisation involved in developing the use of lasers for diagnostic and therapeutic biomedical applications. He continued to develop and manage the centre with key research areas in Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) and developing unique cancer diagnosis methods using key optical technologies.

Karl has held Senior Technology Development Roles where he has been involved in exploiting Intellectual Property (IP) through the formation of spin-out companies, licensing deals and supporting investors in commercial projects in Biotechnology markets and developing Photonic Technologies.

He has also worked on a number of projects as technical project manager exploiting innovative Intellectual Property with collaborative partners in spin-out environments using start-up awards from regional developments agencies.

E: karl.bamford@cmft.nhs.uk
T: 0161 276 5762 (Manchester Office)
T: 0151 706 3756 (Liverpool)

Dr James Corden – Business Development Manager (NHS Services Team)

Dr James Cordon James manages innovations originating from Trusts within Greater Manchester and Cheshire and has an expanded role focussing on project management of cases requiring development work and appraisal and development of business cases/plans involving NHS based technologies and spin out opportunities.

James is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with experience in technical consulting, project management and engineering design. During PhD research at Leeds University, James was involved in the design and development of a polyurethane artificial heart valve intended for human implantation and for incorporation within a left ventricular assist device.

This was followed by three years as a Design Engineer at a Salford-based company involved in the design and manufacture of automotive test equipment and four years as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at a large engineering consultancy providing engineering
analysis, technical consultancy and project management services to clients within the
nuclear, defence and power generation industries.

E: jamescorden@trustech.org.uk
T: 0161 276 5782

Rachael Watson – Healthcare Innovation Manager

Rachael provides advice to NHS staff on promoting and commercialising innovation and protecting intellectual property, primarily in the Lancashire and Cumbria areas.

Rachael is a registered nurse with experience spanning the primary, secondary and tertiary care sectors of the NHS. She has specialist clinical knowledge in the field of Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery gained during her work and studies at St George’s Hospital, London.

In 2005, she graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a BA(Hons) in Business Enterprise, which focused on entrepreneurship and innovation in SMEs and business start-ups. Rachael continued her studies, combining her experience of the NHS with her business degree to research how organisations learn, knowledge management and innovation in the public sector. She completed a Masters in Research Methods in 2009.

Prior to joining TrusTECH, Rachael was an associate lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School teaching on the subject areas of the Global Business Environment, International Political Economy and Marketing.

E: rachael.watson@cmft.nhs.uk
T: 0161 276 5789 (Manchester Office)
T: 01772 524948 ( Preston Office)

Emma Malpeli – Service Innovation Manager - Currently on Maternity Leave

Emma Malpeli Emma is the Service Innovation Manager at TrusTECH. This is the first role of its kind within the Innovation Hubs focusing on identifying, assessing and assisting NHS Trusts with the implementation of service innovations across the North West.

Prior to joining TrusTECH, Emma qualified as a Nurse from John Moore's University in Liverpool in 1995 (she has a background in nursing within both primary and secondary care). Emma worked as a Senior Nurse Manager for NHS Professionals Nursing – the Special Health Authority for temporary nursing staff. Here, Emma worked with a senior team to maintain contracts for the provision of nursing staff with NHS Trusts and provided clinical support and guidance for the corporate Nurse Facilitators.

Emma successfully completed a post graduate diploma in Management Studies in 2004.

E: emmamalpeli@trustech.org.uk
T: 0161 276 5970

Michelle Martin – Service Innovation Manager

Michelle is the Service Innovation Manager at TrusTECH, covering Emma Malpeli’s Maternity Leave. Michelle will primarily focus on identifying, assessing and assisting NHS Trusts with the implementation of service innovations across the North West.

Prior to joining TrusTECH, Michelle has a background combining clinical and commercial interests, most recently as Business Manager Clinical Services – SurgiCare Ltd. This role encompassed project and people management, working closely with the Care Quality Commission, and having accountability for Clinical Governance. Her previous working roles have meant that Michelle has experience of working with a wide range of medical devices and has a solid understanding of Clinical Research.

Michelle qualified as a Nurse from South Manchester School of Nursing, gained a Midwifery Qualification and has worked in primary and secondary care, covering a variety of disease areas. Michelle has since achieved a Professional Management Diploma from the Open University.

E: michelle.martin@cmft.nhs.uk
T: 0161 276 5970

Dr Bryan Griffiths - Business Development Manager

Dr Bryan Griffiths Bryan will expand the hub’s business consultancy service and work with the rest of the TrusTECH team to deliver these projects and raise awareness of TrusTECH at a local, national and international level.

Bryan’s previous role at ConvaTec involved the design and development of medical devices from inception to launch, achieving successful global commercialisation of a number of wound care products.

With significant experience in product development, Bryan is ideally placed to identify opportunities for TrusTECH to assist NHS Trusts, commercial clients and associates with innovative healthcare projects on a consultancy basis (e.g. business plan development, market research, research collaborations with NHS organisations, etc.).

E: bryangriffiths@trustech.org.uk
T: 0161 901 2698

Dr Paul Hanmer- Business Development Manager

Paul is primarily involved with TrusTECH’s business consultancy service. His role is to manage and expand the trust’s consultancy activities, which include: assistance and advice with developing a business plan, tailored market research, functional and user evaluation studies, creating literature or audiovisual aids and setting up research collaborations with NHS organisations.

Paul has over twelve years experience of design, development and manufacturing of medical devices in a commercial setting. Initially in an innovation environment, he worked on a wide variety of proof of concept product development projects; provided technical support to evaluate technologies offered as licensing opportunities and successfully project managed technology transfers from R&D into production. Paul also has four years experience working in a manufacturing / operations environment and gained a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in 2004. He has experience of applying Continuous Improvement techniques to manufacturing and business processes as well as an appreciation of Design for Six Sigma in product or process development.

E: paulhanmer@trustech.org.uk
T: 0161 901 2508

Isabel Bilous - Communications Manager

Isabel is the Communications Manager for TrusTECH. Her role involves planning, developing and implementing communications strategies for TrusTECH's core workstreams and delivering a coordinated approach to support the attainment of TrusTECH's business objectives. She also manages the delivery of external communications projects generated through the commercial services workstream and TrusTECH's subsidiary workstreams.

Isabel has a background in Marketing, Public Relations and Events Management across both the private and public sectors. Prior to joining TrusTECH , Isabel worked for National Health Service Blood and Transplant as a Marketing Manager.

E: isabel.bilous@cmft.nhs.uk
T: 0161 276 6964

Alexis Jane Baxter – Market Research Manager

Alexis Baxter Alexis manages market research projects for TrusTECH, NHS Trusts and non-NHS based
clients.

Her role involves researching specific medical/scientific sectors to inform market need assessments for novel innovative healthcare developments. This is her first NHS position.

Before joining the TrusTECH team she completed an MSc in Marketing at Manchester Business School in 2006 and graduated from the Manchester Metropolitan University in 2005 with a first class honors degree in Film and Media Studies.

E: alexisbaxter@trustech.org.uk
T: 0161 901 2509

Daniel Zamora - Market Research Manager

Daniel will be carrying out specific market research for TrusTECH and its clients; this will involve scoping and developing larger projects, by producing project and business plans. Daniels first project will be the Innovation Gateway project and will be a scoping exercise on a healthcare screening system, working with many stakeholders including the SHA, NTAC, NW-eHealth, PCTs and commercial partners to exemplify how the NW Innovation Gateway may function.

Daniel has over ten years experience in the Pharmaceutical and Medical device sectors, primarily in marketing and sales departments. He has recently developed a business plan for a technology project as part his MBA at Manchester Business School. In 2002 he graduated as Mechanical Engineer with a minor in Business Administration and in 2005 he received a post graduate degree in Corporate Finance.

E: daniel.zamora@cmft.nhs.uk
T: 0161 901 3200

Tim Holbrook – Market Research Manager

Tim manages research projects for non-commercial clients. His role involves researching specific healthcare markets and assessing the need and potential of particular innovations.

Before joining TrusTECH he worked in analytical roles as a medical device researcher, and in a public sector research position. He has a degree in economics, and is particularly interested in econometric modelling.

E: tim.holbrook@cmft.nhs.uk
T: 0161 901 2696

Carl Peachy – Project Support

Carl is a key part of the TrusTECH team and helps to ensure that TrusTECH's systems and processes work efficiently.

He works primarily on InnovateNoW, the North West Regional Innovation Fund, as well as supporting the Technology Management and Marketing aspects of TrusTECH's work.

Carl graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2003 with a degree in Leisure & Sport Management and since then has worked in a variety of roles including Project Administrator for 5-A-DAY in the North West.

E: carlpeachey@trustech.org.uk
T: 0161 901 2524