Research nurse specialist are pivotal to running our current research studies, including recruitment and contact with patients. Image Angie Balfour My role is Enhanced Recovery or ERAS Research Nurse and Clinical Trial Site Manager for ALLEGRO Trial. Responsible for overseeing the ERAS programme across surgical services in Lothian and assisting with research set-up and delivery of clinical trials/ audits/ quality improvement work-streams at the WGH. Liaise closely with surgeons and clinical research team. Also jointly responsible for the management of the ALLEGRO trial – conducting site visits and providing clinical support to research teams across the UK. Available Mon – Fri 07:30 – 15:30 Contact details: Tel: 07896 2935201 or email: angie.balfour@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk OR angie.balfour@ed.ac.uk. Marion MacRury Colorectal Research Nurse. Responsible for the coordination and delivery of a number of research studies (both academic & commercial) within the colorectal department. Current trials; ALLEGRO, Prepare ABC, CREST2, Ethicon Enseal X1, CIPHER & PITSTOP. Available Mon - Fri 0800-1600hrs Contact details: Tel: 07814 885 720 or email marion.macrury@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk This article was published on 2024-02-06
