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.
Alison Austin
Deputy Director of Embedding Research, NHS England
Alison Austin is Deputy Director of Embedding Research in the Innovation, Research, Life Sciences Strategy Group within NHS England. Her role is to raise the profile of research across NHS England and ensure we take a cross organisational approach to supporting research in the NHS. Improving patient outcomes by embedding research in healthcare practice across all NHS settings, and increasing the number and diversity of people accessing and taking part in research.
Alison has worked on health, medical or research related policies in a number of Government Departments including Department of Health; Medical Devices Agency; Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills; and the Treasury. She is a qualified nurse with 13 years front line experience and has a degree in molecular biology and a PhD in molecular endocrinology
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.