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.
Kay Faulkner
Divisional Manager Research and Innovation, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Kay Faulkner is Divisional Manager for Research and Innovation at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of Europe’s leading cancer centres and an OECI-accredited Comprehensive Cancer Centre. She oversees a workforce of more than 450 staff and a portfolio of over 800 clinical trials, spanning commercial, and academic research.
Kay is leading large scale transformation within Research and Innovation at The Christie. Her work is central to The Christie’s ambition to consistently achieve 60-day study set-up, advancing national targets and reinforcing the UK’s position as a world leader in research delivery.
She is passionate about the power of digital innovation and cross sector collaboration to accelerate access to cutting edge treatments for patients.
Kay combines strategic vision with operational depth, championing data driven decision making and continuous improvement.
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.