Principal Researcher (Research Lead)

Judith has a BSc (Hons) in Genetics (Cardiff University) and a PhD in Molecular Microbiology (Cardiff University) and is an Honorary Research Fellow at Cardiff University. Judith has previously worked in academic laboratories using cutting-edge molecular techniques in the areas of molecular microbiology and cardiac protein biochemistry. Having been in CEDAR since 2010, Judith has expertise in clinical trial methodology, management, and analysis. She now oversees CEDAR's portfolio of research studies, our team of trial managers, and is the head of the CEDAR Research Management Group. Judith works closely with clinicians and allied healthcare professionals to design study protocols and has contributed to successful funding applications for a range of clinical trials included NIHR and HCRW funded studies. Judith is particularly interested in Critical Care research and surgical interventions. She was awarded a Staff Recognition Award in the category of R&D. Judith has lectured to undergraduate students in study design and protocol development. She is trained in Good Clinical Practice and the regulatory aspects of medical device trials and has a thorough understanding of the research governance framework for managing research studies. Judith has undertaken formal training in Systematic Reviewing methodologies, and has applied this in carrying out a full SR for the SIRT CtE study and several Assessment Reports for NICE. Judith is a PRINCE2 practitioner, with experience in project management of complex projects spanning short and long time scales.