MIHERC congratulates Professor Susan Hampshaw on her appointment as Associate Dean of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Academy. This prestigious leadership role recognises her outstanding contribution to research capacity building, knowledge mobilisation, and public health research.
Professor Hampshaw, an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield and Director of the NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Doncaster, has played a significant role in strengthening research capability within local government and supporting evidence-informed decision-making.
As Associate Dean, Professor Hampshaw will contribute to the strategic development of the NIHR Academy’s research training and career development programmes, helping to support the next generation of health and care researchers. Her appointment reflects the NIHR Academy’s ongoing commitment to developing research leadership and building a skilled, inclusive research workforce.
This achievement highlights the importance of leadership in advancing health research and fostering collaboration across academic, healthcare, and public sector organisations. MIHERC welcomes this appointment and looks forward to the positive impact Professor Hampshaw will make in supporting researchers and strengthening research capacity across the UK.
For more information, read the original NIHR announcement here.