Clinical Research Career Conversations

About Clinical Research Career Conversations

Welcome to Clinical Research Career Conversations, a podcast series that explores the diverse roles and professions involved in clinical research and highlights the incredible impact they have on healthcare. Brought to you by Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility, each episode features inspiring conversations with individuals who share their unique journeys and experiences in clinical research. Clinical Research Career Conversations aims to inspire the current and future clinical research workforce by showcasing different roles within the field, offering real-world examples, and providing practical advice on how to embark on a rewarding career in research. Tune in for inspiration, insights, and guidance on how you can contribute in making a meaningful impact in healthcare through research. Find out more about the Education Programme at Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility: Education | Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility (https://clinical-research-facility.ed.ac.uk/core-services/education)

Publisher

Jo Merrifield

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2025

Latest episode

19 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Nov 2025

   From Research Delivery to Leadership: A Research Nurse’s Journey

   Jessica Crossan describes her career journey from research nurse to Principal Investigator, highlighting the collaborative nature of clinical research within the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network in an interview with Jo Merrifield.

2. 

   10 Nov 2025

   Finding a Voice in Research: A Speech and Language Therapist’s Journey

   Izy Utley, a speech and language therapist, recounts her unconventional path into research and tells Jo Merrifield about making research accessible for people with communication differences in this interview.

3. 

   3 Nov 2025

   Feeding a Passion for Research: A Dietician's Clinical Academic Career Journey

   Sean White, a specialist dietician, discusses with host Jo Merrifield how his passion for patient care and enteral feeding led him to a thriving research career through the NIHR Clinical Academic Pathway in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Clinical Research Career Conversations

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jessica Crossan
• Izy Utley
• Sean White
• Lauren Muir
• Daisy Sandeman

Podcast Authority Score: 6 / 100

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Quality

12

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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