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.

Rachel Wodarski
R&I Business Manager, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Rachel Wodarski is an experienced Business Manager currenlty working at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Originally from Germany, after an undergraduate degree in Biology, Rachel completed a PhD in Neuroscience at King’s College London. With extensive research experience from both academia and industry, including a postdoctoral role at Eli Lilly UK focusing on pre-clinical research and ways of improving the quality of research, she moved to clinical research whilst working at Imperial College London. Since 2016 Rachel has held progressively senior research management roles at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, and is now working as R&I Business Manager, overseeing research innovation.
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.

