Research Expert Committees

Research Expert Committee 

Purpose

The Research Expert Committee (REC) has the function of advising the Charity on research activity, specifically on how to implement the Research Strategy through funding, policy and partnerships. It also has an overview of our research portfolio including providing co-Chairs for Research Funding Panels.

Members

  • Ian Germer, Arthritis UK Research Partner, Co-Chair 
  • Professor Andrew Judge, University of Bristol, Co-Chair 
  • Professor Cosimo De Bari, University of Aberdeen 
  • Stefano Cavazzi, Arthritis UK Research Partner 
  • Professor Victoria Chapman, University of Nottingham 
  • Professor Elaine Dennison, University Hospitals Southampton 
  • Professor Nophar Geifman, University of Surrey 
  • Professor Samantha Hider, Keele University 
  • Dr Andrew Moore, University of Bristol 
  • Liz Morrison, Arthritis UK Research Partner 
  • Tracey Snell, Arthritis UK Research Partner 
  • Lucy Spawton, Arthritis UK Research Partner

Committee contact - Dr Anna Durrans: awards@arthritis-uk.org 

Fellowship Expert Committee

Purpose

The Fellowship Expert Committee (FEC) assists the Charity in planning, developing and undertaking activities that support the next generation of musculoskeletal researchers. It overseas the recommendation of career support awards through providing co-Chairs for Research Funding Panels.

Members

  • Amanda Clark, Arthritis UK Research Partner, Co-Chair 
  • Professor Gretl McHugh, University of Leeds, Co-Chair 
  • Professor Anne Barton, University of Manchester 
  • Professor Mark Batt, University of Nottingham 
  • Professor Jesmond Dalli, Queen Mary University of London
  • Dr Franziska Denk, King's College London
  • Dr Maureen Grossman, Arthritis UK Research Partner 
  • Julia Holmes, Arthritis UK Research Partner 
  • Professor Gary Macfarlane, University of Aberdeen 
  • Professor Alison McGregor, Imperial College London 
  • Dr Lucy Norling, Queen Mary University of London 
  • Dr David Wilkinson, University of Liverpool 

Committee contact - Dr Michael Thor: awards@arthritis-uk.org

Joining the Expert Committees 

To express an interest in joining our Expert Committees, please email awards@arthritis-uk.org.

Terms of reference

Terms of Reference for members of Arthritis UK Expert Committees 

Terms of Reference for members of Arthritis UK Funding Review Panels