The Golden Jubilee Research Institute is at the forefront of delivering high quality research conforming to the quality standards required by guidance and legislation. We host projects sponsored by device and pharmaceutical companies as well as projects sponsored by universities and other NHS organisations.
The following Clinical Specialities are research-active at NHS Golden Jubilee, hosting both commercially sponsored/funded and academic studies through links with universities:
- Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service (SNAHFS)
- Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit (SPVU)
- Interventional Cardiology
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Anaesthetics and Critical Care
Our Clinical Research Facility consists of 3 consulting rooms, a laboratory and a Motion Analysis Lab, which uses cutting-edge technology to capture movements and muscle activity.
Where to Find Us
The Golden Jubilee Research Institute is located within NHS Golden Jubilee on the ground floor of the building, and is most easily accessed from the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel entrance (via Beardmore Street). We are located next to the Innovation Centre and Auditorium, near the Hotel’s reception.
Contact Us
Please direct any enquiries to research@goldenjubilee.scot.nhs.uk or call the Research and Development (R&D) office on 0141 951 5910.
Clinical Research Forum
Showcasing Research Excellence, Innovation and Collaboration
23 September 2026 | Inspiration Space, Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, Clydebank | 9am – 4pm
Programme of Events
Welcome and Strategic overview
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9am – 9.15am |
Morning refreshments |
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9.15am – 9.20am |
Welcome and Opening Remarks |
Dr Mark MacGregor, Executive Medical Director |
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9.20am – 9.30am |
Research at NHS Golden Jubilee |
Dr Catherine Sinclair, Head of Research |
Exemplar Research Showcase – Session 1 - Chair: Professor Colin Berry, Director of Research, NHS Golden Jubilee
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9.30am – 9.35am |
Introduction to Exemplar Sessions |
Prof Colin Berry |
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9.35am – 9.50am |
Engineering the future of percutaneous coronary intervention |
Dr Richard Good, Consultant Cardiologist |
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9.50am – 10.05am |
The PROTECT Trial: World First Cardiac Gene Therapy Trial |
Prof Nawwar Al-Attar, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon |
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10.05am – 10.20am |
Orthopaedic Research at NHS Golden Jubilee and the MARVEL Trial |
Prof Christopher Gee, Associate Medical Director/Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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10.20am – 10.35am |
Panel Discussion and Questions |
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☕ 10.35am – 10.55am
Refreshments and Networking
Research Fellows: Speed Presentations - Chair: Professor Lorna Swan, Director of Medical Education, NHS Golden Jubilee
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10.55am – 11am |
Introduction to Research Fellows Session |
Professor Lorna Swan |
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11am - 11.05am |
Bio-Congest: Biomarkers for the assessment of congestion in patients with ambulatory and hospitalised heart failure |
Dr Daniel Doherty Advanced Heart Failure |
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11.05am – 11.10am |
What Trainees Told Us’ Early findings from 26 qualitative interviews on the awarding gap in Higher General Surgical Training. |
Dr Rahee Mapara Colorectal Surgery |
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11.10am – 11.15am |
Anaesthetics / Critical Care Research |
Dr Imogen Makin Anaesthetics/Critical Care |
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11.15am – 11.25am |
Panel Discussion and Questions |
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11.25am – 11.30am |
Vasculopathy in systemic sclerosis associated pulmonary arterial hypertension |
Dr William Kerrigan Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit |
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11.30am – 11.35am |
CorMicA-PCI. Angina after PCI: a systems medicine study |
Dr Rebecca Hanna Interventional Cardiology |
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11.35am – 11.40am |
Research in Cardiac Surgery |
Dr Imran Hussain Cardiac Surgery |
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11.40am – 11.45am |
‘Waiting Poorly’ for HIP & Knee Arthroplasty |
Dr Conor McCann Orthopaedic Surgery |
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11.45am – 12pm |
Panel Discussion and Questions |
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Research Delivery and Public Involvement - Chair: Professor Colin Berry
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12pm – 12.10pm |
Using PPIE to strengthen your research and how a digital rehearsal space can help |
Dr Andy Steele, Lay Representative, Research and Development Steering Group |
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12.10pm – 12.20pm |
Evaluation of Retrieval-Augmented Large Language Models for Clinical Decision Support in Preoperative Medication Management for Orthopaedic Surgery |
Raymond McGregor, Lead Pharmacist - Pre-assessment and Orthopaedics |
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12.20pm – 12.30pm |
Discussion and Questions |
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12.30pm – 12.35pm: Guest Reflections
Susan Douglas-Scott CBE, Board Chair, NHS Golden Jubilee
🍽️ 12.35pm – 1.35pm
Lunch and Networking
Research Partnerships and Collaborations – Chair: Professor Colin Berry
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1.35pm – 1.40pm |
Introduction to the afternoon session |
Prof Colin Berry |
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1.40pm – 1.55pm |
The Building Blocks of Discovery: Advancing Research with Biorepository Resources |
Clare Orange, NHS GGC Biorepository Manager |
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1.55pm – 2.10pm |
How can the Centre of Excellence for Trials Collaboration (CETC) support you?
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Prof Stefan Siebert, Professor of Inflammation Medicine and Rheumatology, University of Glasgow / CETC Co-Director |
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2.10pm – 2.25pm |
Supporting Research in the West of Scotland Safe Haven |
Dr Alison Hamilton, West of Scotland Safe Haven Manager |
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2.25pm – 2.40pm |
The West of Scotland Innovation Hub |
Dr Katriona Brooksbank, Regional Head of Innovation |
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2.40pm – 2.55pm |
Partnership in action: Shared priorities, current collaboration and opportunities for NHS Golden Jubilee and Strathclyde |
Prof Roma Maguire MBE, Deputy Associate Principal, Professor of Digital Health and Care / Director of Health and Care Futures Initiative, University of Strathclyde |
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2.55pm – 3.10pm |
Panel Discussion and Questions |
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Exemplar Research Showcase – Session 2 - Chair: Professor Colin Berry
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3.10pm – 3.15pm |
Update of Research activity - Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service 2026 |
Dr Niki Walker, Consultant Cardiologist |
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3.15pm – 3.30pm |
Clinical Research in a National Rare Disease Service: From Complexity to Exemplary Delivery |
Dr Colin Church, Consultant Respiratory Physician |
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3.30pm – 3.45pm |
Anaesthetics and Critical Care |
Prof Ben Shelley, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care |
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3.45pm – 3.55pm |
Panel Discussion and Questions |
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Closing Session
3.55pm – 4pm - Closing Remarks and Forum Reflection – Professor Colin Berry
