Contacts

Experienced leaders from NHS Lothian and the University of Edinburgh oversee ACCORD’s specialist teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and strategic direction.

Our Communications Manager ensures clear, consistent messaging and supports engagement with researchers and partners.

The Research Governance team supports clinical research sponsorship and facilitates approval submissions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The PhV team oversees safety reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

This team assists researchers in obtaining R&D Management Approvals for clinical studies conducted within NHS Lothian.

This team assists researchers in obtaining R&D Management Approvals for commercial clinical studies conducted within NHS Lothian.

The QA team ensures research is conducted to the highest standards by reviewing processes, auditing study documentation, and verifying compliance with regulatory and ethical requirements.

The Monitoring team oversees ongoing studies by tracking progress, checking data accuracy, and supporting locations to maintain adherence to protocols and Good Clinical Practice.

The Contracts team manages research agreements with NHS Lothian, working closely with the University’s Contracts team and solicitors. Early initiation ensures alignment and avoids delays before the study starts.

The Finance team are responsible for costing research funding applications involving NHS patients or resources.

The Administration team provides essential administrative support and plays a key role in ACCORD’s smooth operation.

Our R&D Information Governance Lead works closely with the NHS Lothian eHealth team to ensure compliance with Data Protection and NHS Lothian IT Security policies.

Based in our satellite office at the Western General Hospital, these managers provide dedicated support to enhance research performance and collaboration.