Shona Haining has a BSc and PhD in Biochemistry , with business and clinical trials experience .For 20 years she has been in research management roles across many sectors in NE , but mostly primary care . For 10 years she has led a team supporting many CCGs and now for the North East & North Cumbria ICB with all aspects of research & evidence, working collaboratively with key stakeholders in academia, ARC, CRN . Shona also has national roles as Director of RDForum , memberships of NIHR Impact groups and editorial board for alerts .