Speaker Details
The RDF is delighted to welcome a diverse range of speakers from across the UK health and care R&D landscape to RDF26.

Mac Emmerson
Public Health Research Programme Manager, NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health
Mac Emmerson is a Public Health Research Programme Manager at the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health. Since 2024 she has been developing a network to support Local Authority Research Practitioners (LARPs) across England. The network and its activities have been intentionally designed to allow LARPs to confidently and comfortably share, discuss and progress in a non-competitive environment.
Mac joined the centre with a background in education and widening participation to medicine and allied health careers. She contributes a vast experience in developing resources, delivering programmes, and nurturing productive and welcoming communities of practice.
Delegate Registration
Registration is now live. Join us in Birmingham and be part of the conversations shaping the future of UK health and care research. Early Bird rates are available until 31 January 2026 – book now to secure your place at the best rate.

