Yorkhill Research Support Scheme Steering Committee
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1.0 Purpose
1.1 The Yorkhill Research Support Scheme (YRSS) Steering Committee will guide the process of
allocation of research funding from charitable sources to eligible recipients who are involved in
paediatric research in the West of Scotland.
1.2 The YRSS Steering Committee will strive to achieve the optimum distribution of research grant
funding amongst projects deemed to be of a high standard and with tangible outcomes (papers,
grants, service provision) with the overarching aim of improving children’s health in the West of
Scotland.
2.0 Remit
2.1 The YRSS Steering Committee will provide advice and guidance on:
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The application process
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The peer review process
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Dissemination practice (website, newsletters, announcements)
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AMRC accreditation of the scheme
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Future direction of the scheme
3.0 Membership
3.1 The YRSS Steering Committee comprises the list below
Name
Role
Dr Jim Beattie
Chair, NHSGGC
Professor Ed Tobias
Vice Chair, Clinical research, University of Glasgow
Professor Faisal Ahmed
Management Group, University of Glasgow
Dr Janet Brennand
Obstetrics, NHSGGC
Dr Jillian Bryce PhD
Management Group, University of Glasgow
Mr Jonathon Bryden
Board of Trustees, Yorkhill Children’s Charity
Mrs Shona Cardle
Chief Executive, Yorkhill Children’s Charity
Dr Emilia Crighton
Public Health, NHSGGC
Professor Terry Gourley
Biomedical Engineering, University of Strathclyde
Mr Mark Danton
Clinical research, NHSGGC
Dr John Foster PhD
Diagnostics, NHSGGC
Dr Dilys Freeman
Undergraduate studies, University of Glasgow
Professor Jean Herbison
Clinical research, University of the West of Scotland (link)
Dr Rhona Hogg PhD
Nursing research, NHSGGC
Dr Helen McDevitt
Clinical research, NHSGGC
Dr Chris Lilley
NES PG Training, NHSGGC
Professor Helen Minnis
Mental health, University of Glasgow
Professor Chris Packard
R&D, NHSGGC
Ms Kirsten Sinclair
Fundraising, Yorkhill Children’s Charity
Mr Bob Tomlinson
Board of Trustees, Yorkhill Children’s Charity
Professor Rhian Touyz
MVLS Institutes, University of Glasgow
Professor Richard Welbury
Dental Health, University of Glasgow
Professor Jim Woodburn
Applied Health Research, Glasgow Caledonian University
Dr Sameer Zuberi
Clinical research, NHSGGC
3.2 Jillian Bryce, Co-ordinator, will take minutes and coordinate meetings
3.3 The chair will be Dr Jim Beattie (Associate Medical Director, Women’s and Children’s
Directorate, NHSGGC) and the Vice-chair Prof. Ed Tobias (Medical Genetics, GU)
3.4 Professor Faisal Ahmed will act as Manager/Director.
4.0 Yorkhill Research Support Scheme Procedures
4.1 Decision Making
4.1.1 Decisions will be made by consensus at Steering Committee meetings or by e-mail voting
between meetings. A majority decision will stand. Tacit voting will be implemented.
4.1.2 A quorum of members is required with the minimum number being 10 plus the Chair
4.2 Minutes and Agendas
Minutes will be taken and distributed by Jillian Bryce, Co-ordinator. Agendas will be compiled by
Jillian Bryce and Faisal Ahmed in consultation with the Chair.
Agendas and minutes will be distributed one week prior to the meeting. Minutes will be distributed
within one week of the meeting.
4.3 Absences
A member can appoint a deputy if planning to be absent. If a member is absent for three
consecutive meetings the management group will review their membership.
4.4 Term of Membership
2 years, renewable for one more year. Exiting members should nominate a replacement.
4.5 Conflict of Interest Policy
Members must adhere to the Conflict of Interest Policy of the Committee and each member must
complete a CoI Declaration Form (Register of Interests) annually.
5.0 Meetings
5.1 The YRSS Steering Committee will meet twice a year for one hour at a regular time. The
scheduled meeting times for 2015 are:
1.
Thursday 12th March 2015, 4-5pm
2.
Tuesday 15th September 2015, 4-5pm
6.0 Resources
6.1 YRSS Website:
www.yorkhill.org/about/the-yorkhill-research-support-scheme