Affiliated Research Centre at PHE: Development and Training Overview
Explore the detailed processes and initiatives of the Affiliated Research Centre (ARC) at PHE, focusing on research development, training programs, and the impactful work carried out in the fields of public health and disease prevention. Learn about the dedicated efforts to enhance research skills, foster motivated staff, and contribute to the nation's health through strategic investments and rigorous project assessments.
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PHE-ARC: Supervisor Training Professor P. D. Marsh: Research & Development, PHE-Porton, Salisbury phil.marsh@phe.gov.uk
Mission To protect and improve the nation s health and to address inequalities, working with national and local government, the NHS, industry, academia, the public and the voluntary and community sector. 2 Presentation title - edit in Header and Footer
PHE Postgraduate Research Sub-Committee [Affiliated Research Centre] Local RDC: 8 part-time PhD students Chair: PGTSC ARC Research Degree Co-ordinator (RDC) (NIBSC)
PHE Postgraduate Research Sub-Committee [Affiliated Research Centre] emergency response [ebola, anthrax ] high containment of pathogenic agents [CL2 - CL4] reference capabilities [RIPL] culture collection [bacteria, viruses, animal cells] 8 part-time PhD students developmental production biopharmaceutical manufacture translational research [TB, flu, AMR ]
PHE Affiliated Research Centre Personal Development Plan Why train staff for a higher degree? Develop enhanced research skills Retain motivated staff Succession planning 5
PHE Affiliated Research Centre Raised & discussed informally at annual appraisal Process Project identified; 5 page proposal written Staff member, project, supervisory team assessed by Head of R&D, and by Postgraduate Training SubCommittee (PGSTC) Rigorous review (presentation & viva) of project, candidate & supervisory team to 2 members of Science Group Documentation submitted for review by local ARC Co-ordinator to Chair of PGTSC Submitted to OU 6
PHE Affiliated Research Centre Factors considered Calibre of candidate, project & supervisors Timescale and funding Relevance to PHE priorities Strategic decision on investment on above Review supervisory team: - need external supervisor? - experience, especially Director of Studies ? - combine experienced with less experienced supervisors - identify training needs 7
PHE Affiliated Research Centre Interview by local ARC Research Degree Co-ordinator Local support & arrangements Reality check for everyone involved! PHE-ARC: Student Contract Third Party Mentor selected Supervisor team: - external training provided - combine experienced with inexperienced staff - informal support groups Local ARC team available to resolve disputes [2 lead members; 2 support members] 8
Student Log-book PHE-ARC Learning contract between Student & Supervisor - documentation! 9
Student Log-book PHE-ARC Learning contract between Student & Supervisor - documentation! 10
OU ARC Handbook Supervisors: - Follow OU guidelines - 2-3 supervisors per student - Director of Studies must have prior experience - No more than 5 students - Proactive: increase numbers of supervisors with experience 12
PHE Affiliated Research Centre Postgraduate Student Research days opportunity for students & supervisors to meet! NIBSC - 2013 PHE-Porton - 2012 13
PHE Affiliated Research Centre Rigorous review at selection External training provided Inexperienced supervisors are teamed with those with more experience Learning contract states expectations PHE ARC support for supervisors Supervisors are selected on basis of skills & regular contact with student Third party mentor can suggest changes to team Postgraduate topics are standing item on Science Group Agenda Updates & news from OU are circulated by local Research Degree Co-ordinator & ARC RDC Informal meeting for supervisors refresher! 14
