Research ambitions of our new NED Dental students shine

Research ambitions of our new NED

Helping to shape the future of research at LUHFT is just one of the ambitions of new Non-Executive Director, Professor Tom Walley.

Professor Walley has been appointed as a NonExecutive Director and will take on responsibility as Chair of the Research and Innovation Committee and will also become a member of the Quality Committee.

Improving health outcomes through research is a priority for LUHFT and evidence shows that clinically research active hospitals have better patient care outcomes.

Tom said: “I am excited to be joining a Trust which puts such a high value on medical and health research – a value confirmed by the fantastic research response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is such an important time for research and I’m looking forward to collaborating with patients and partners to expand participation in clinical research and innovation opportunities. I hope my role with the Trust will really help make a difference, and my experience will help grow research capability within the Trust.” Tom is the Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research at the University of Liverpool. He was previously a consultant at Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust from in 1991 to 2018, and Professor of Clinical Pharmacology. Tom was awarded a CBE for his services to medicine in 2008 and is a life fellow of the British Pharmacology Society and Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Sue Musson, LUHFT Chair, said: “I am delighted that Tom has been appointed by the Council of Governors to join the LUHFT Board. Tom has a wealth of experience and a passion for the application of research in the health service. He will be a great asset as we implement our new strategy which is focused on growing the Trust’s portfolio of high-quality research and innovation and becoming an outstanding centre for research.”

Dental students shine

Congratulations to the 67 dental students who passed their final examination this year.

Given the extraordinary challenges that we have all faced over the past year, out of 71 students, this is an excellent achievement. It has only been possible through remarkable collaborative working between the staff of the Liverpool School of Dentistry and Liverpool University Dental Hospital. Additionally, the Liverpool School of Dentistry achieved an overall satisfaction rate of 95% in the annual National Student Survey. This was 15% above the average for UK dental schools. A further indicator of the commitment of the whole team at the Dental Hospital to producing dental professionals of the future.