Research Day

Friday 9th May 2025 hailed our 26th Annual Research Day

Over the last two decades this day has become a firm date on the hospital and orthopaedic teaching calendars and is always awaited with eager anticipation and hopeful expectation. It is the occasion when Specialty Registrars have the opportunity to present their research projects and for our Scientific Colleagues to showcase the outstanding research projects they undertake with the anticipation of expanding our research portfolio by collaboration. Much of this work receives substantial financial support from the Orthopaedic Institute Ltd.

The day began with a Q&A session with the Director of Research and the Chief Executive. This was followed by parallel scientific and clinical presentations running through until lunchtime. During the afternoon both researchers and clinicians joined together for the final combined session.

This years key lecture was delivered by our very own Director of Research, Mr Andrew Roberts, who highlighted a great milestone of the Trust; 50 years of gait analysis, orthotics and rehabilitation engineering delivered by the Orthotic Research Locomotor Assessment Unit (ORLAU).

We are indebted to our judges and Guest Lecturers who gave up their valuable time for the entire day; Professor David Brough, Professor Paul Cool, Professor Rohit Singh and Professor Geraint Thomas. Each were given the mighty task of selecting a winner amongst the posters and presentations, which were of their customary excellent standard.

Finally, we must thank all consultant trainers for their input, dedication and continuing support of the trainees and to the Orthopaedic Institute Ltd for the generous support of the many outstanding research projects carried out within the Trust.