Scientific Committee - Edinburgh 2016
Members
Professor Michael Traynor, chair of scientific committee (2014-16)
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Michael Traynor
Contact: Professor of Nursing Policy, School of Health and Social Sciences,
Middlesex University, Highgate Hill, LONDON N19 5LW
Tel: +44 (0)20 8411 2536
Email: m.traynor@mdx.ac.uk
Twitter: @socscinurse
Professor Ruth Harris, scientific committee member
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Ruth Harris
Contact: Professor Ruth Harris, Professor of Nursing Practice and Innovation,
Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Kingston University & St.
George’s University of London
Email: ruth.harris@sgul.kingston.ac.uk
Twitter: @RuthHarris_
Professor Daniel Kelly, scientific committee member
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Daniel Kelly
Contact: Professor Daniel Kelly, RCN Professor of Nursing Research, School
of Nursing & Midwifery Studies, Cardiff University, Eastgate House, Newport
Road, Cardiff CF24 0AB
Tel: +44 (0)29 2091 7753
Email: kellydm@cardiff.ac.uk
Twitter: @profdkelly
Professor Bridie Kent, scientific committee member
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Bridie Kent
Contact: Professor Bridie Kent, Professor in Leadership in Nursing, School of
Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Plymouth
University, Room 214, 8 Portland Villas, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA
Tel: 01752 586566
Email: bridie.kent@plymouth.ac.uk
Twitter: @BridieKent
Dr Julie McGarry, scientific committee member
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Julie McGarry
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Contact: Associate Professor, Chair of the Domestic Violence and Abuse
Integrated Research Group, Social Futures in Mental Health Centre of
Excellence, Institute of Mental Health, Nottingham, School of Health
Sciences, University of Nottingham, A Floor, South Block Link, Queens
Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 2HA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)115 823 0516
Email: julie.mcgarry@nottingham.ac.uk
Twitter: @DrJulieMcGarry
Dr Ann McMahon, scientific committee member
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Ann McMahon
Contact: RCN Research and Innovation Manager, Standards, Knowledge and
Information Services, Nursing Department, Royal College of Nursing, c/o Rm
203, 20 Cavendish Square, LONDON W1G 0RN
Tel: +44 (0)1292 442 633
Email: ann.mcmahon@rcn.org.uk
Twitter: @Research_Innov
Professor Ruth Northway, scientific committee member
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Ruth Northway
Contact: Professor of Learning Disability Nursing, Faculty of Health, Sport and
Science, University of Glamorgan, Glyntaff Campus, PONTYPRIDD CF37
1DL
Tel: +44 (0)1443 483177
Email: ruth.northway@southwales.ac.uk
Twitter: @NorthwayRuth
Dr Rachel Taylor, scientific committee member
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Rachel Taylor
Contact: Dr Rachel Taylor, Senior Research Manager, Cancer Clinical Trials
Unit, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Reader in
Children and Young People’s Healthcare, Faculty of Health & Social Care,
London South Bank University, Cancer Clinical Trials Unit, 250 Euston Road,
London NW1 2PG
Tel: 07967 012909
Email: rtaylor13@nhs.net
Twitter: @ctandrmt
Criteria for membership of Scientific Committee
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The Scientific Committee is made up of 8 members. The chair, an
international member, an early career researcher, a member of RCN staff,
and four general members. To ensure continuity, at least one member of the
RCN Research Society Steering Committee must sit on the Scientific
Committee of the RCN annual international nursing research conference
The "skill mix" of the Committee should incorporate the appropriate
knowledge and expertise to cover the range of methodologies used in nursing
research. Succession planning should be an important consideration. Every
effort should be taken to ensure four-country representation.
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The nominated Chair is responsible for convening the Scientific Committee
through drawing on the expertise of the membership at large whilst being
cognisant of the cost implications. Expenses to attend meetings, where
required, are covered. In addition to attending the scientific meeting, each
member is allocated abstracts to review in advance of the meeting. Before the
conference programme is printed, members of the scientific committee are
asked to proof read a section.
To build research capacity and capability, one place on the committee is
usually reserved for an early career researcher.
To assure and extend the international currency of the conference, one place
on the committee is usually reserved for a member from outside of the UK.
The four general members of the scientific committee are usually taken from
the current make-up of the Research Society Steering Committee, except
where this would leave an imbalance in the skill mix (see note 2).
Early career researcher
The RCN annual international nursing research conference scientific committee is
responsible for managing the process of abstract selection and preparing the
scientific content of the conference programme. Professor Michael Traynor, Chair of
the Scientific Committee for the 2016 conference is offering a development
opportunity for an early career researcher to join the scientific committee and is now
inviting applications. To be eligible, you must be
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currently registered on a doctoral programme
able to review abstracts (18 - 25 November 2015) - this is an online process
and does not involve attendance
able to attend the scientific committee meeting in London (3 - 4 December
2015). Travel and overnight accommodation will be provided
able to attend the conference itself (6 - 8 April 2016, Edinburgh)
To apply, you must submit a short CV and a statement (200 words) outlining what
you would bring to this role. You must also provide a supporting statement from your
research supervisor, indicating that your institution is happy to financially support
your attendance at the conference (including conference fees), should you be
successful. Please send your submission, for the attention of Dr Ann McMahon, to
research.innovation@rcn.org.uk by 16 October 2015.
Ann McMahon is happy to have informal chats with anyone who may be interested in
this opportunity, please call 07778 776 161.
In addition, Lee Yarwood-Ross, the most recent early career researcher, offers his
thoughts on the opportunity, which you may find helpful.
Lee Yarwood-Ross: A blog
I would highly recommend applying for the early career researcher opportunity as
you are able to gain an insight into the fundamental stages of organising an
international conference. You will be an active part of the scientific committee from
start to finish, and your contribution will be highly valued. Prior to attending the two
day planning meeting in London, I was sent some abstracts to review relating to my
expertise.
In London, all abstracts received three reviews, and the first part of my experience
was to scrutinise abstracts where there was no consensus. I was paired with a
member of the scientific committee, and together, we made final decisions on
accepted abstracts.
Next, I worked closely with the scientific committee to formulate the conference
programme, sorting abstracts into concurrent sessions, symposia, poster, and viper
presentations.
The final part of the experience was attending the conference in Glasgow. I was able
to attend all presentations that were relevant to me, but there was an expectation
that I chaired some sessions relevant to my area of expertise. This may seem like a
daunting task at first, but you will receive guidance from the conference team.
The whole experience is good for your research development, and you will be
supported throughout the process by a team of experts. I thoroughly enjoyed my
time being part of the scientific committee, and I learnt so much along the way. The
experience is also good for your CV!
Lee Yarwood-Ross