Member Directory

Supporting the Knowledge and Information team within the NIHR CRN Ruth seeks to ensure operational and project needs are meet. Professional, personal and pragmatic; Ruth strives to have two feet on the ground, a job in hand and a visionary mind set.

With 10 years experience in the healthcare sector, I have expertise in portfolio, programme and project management, business analysis, business case development, public sector procurement team leadership and IT strategy.

I am the Head of Knowledge & Information for the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN). I work and deputise for the CIO of the IS Directorate and oversee the delivery of programmes of work using a variety of technologies. I lead a team of technology-focused staff to deliver Information Systems solutions to support clinical research.

Christian is a versatile IT professional with experience in service and project management in the Health Sector. His areas of expertise include service implementation, information security, data transfer, service delivery and service support.

Chris King is a Programme Manager with the NIHR Clinical Research Network. He is responsible for delivering the Central Portfolio Management System Programme, incorporating Identify Management. The final output of the projects under this programme will transform how NIHR CRN can support clinical research in the UK.

Chris also sits on the NIHR CRN Knowledge and Information Senior Management Team and is often used to find interesting ways to describe how we work.

Stephen Lock is a senior manager in the research network with expertise in service improvement, turnaround and performance improvement.

Prince 2 and MSP accredited project manager with experience delivering in business and IT projects and programmes. Brings a positive ‘can do/ do it now’ attitude with dedication, commitment and drive to see the task in hand completed to a high standard.

Paul Maslowski is the Information Manager at a Comprehensive Local Research Network and a member of the virtual Business Intelligence Unit at the NIHR CRN. Paul has a unique view of data in the NHS and in particular in the research environment

Gareth Baxendale is the head of Technical Services at the NIHR CRN, he has a unique view as to the technology and solutions deployed in our organisation. He provides business ownership for the strategic infrastructure in our organisation and knows his onions!