24 - 25 November 2026
Generate the Evidence Your Diagnostic Needs for NHS Adoption
Developing a new diagnostic technology is only the beginning. Demonstrating its clinical and economic value is often the biggest barrier to NHS adoption.
Join our practical online course and learn how to build an evidence generation strategy that supports evaluation, commissioning, investment and implementation.
You’ll learn:
- What evidence NHS decision-makers require
- Why this data matters to clinical commissioners and regulators
- How to plan clinical and economic studies
- Common evidence gaps and how to avoid them
The sessions include immediate access to expert-led live Q&As.
Bonus: All registered attendees receive full slide decks and lecture recordings for 30 days following the live event.
Download the 2026 course overview
Places are limited to ensure interactive discussion and Q&A.
Click on the “Reserve Your Place” button to register.
Course Trainers
Dr Joy Allen
Head of Market Access and Public Affairs, Roche Diagnostics UK & Ireland
Dr Alison Bray
Lead Healthcare Scientist, Newcastle Hospitals
Dr Kile Green
Senior Methodologist, NIHR HRC DTE
Tim Hicks
Senior Methodologist, NIHR HRC DTE
Kim Keltie
Director Newcastle External Assessment Group for NICE, Newcastle Hospitals
Prof Mike Messenger
Head of Regulatory Strategy, British In Vitro Diagnostic Association
Dr Sara Pretorius
Methodologist, NIHR HRC DTE
Dr Lisa Shaw
Reader in Stroke Research, Newcastle University
Dr Jana Suklan
Senior Methodologist, NIHR HRC DTE
Dr John Tyson
Head of Research and Innovation Laboratories, Newcastle Hospitals
Prof Kevin Wilson
Professor of Applied Statistics, Newcastle University
Attendee Feedback
"Great to hear presentations from the full innovation pathway from a range of engaged and expert speakers."
"I feel I have a far greater holistic understanding of evidence generation now."
"Ability to ask questions in an interactive way was really appreciated."
“The best course I've attended with regard appreciation of learning capacity and appropriate breaks”.
"I enjoyed learning about different aspects of diagnostics from people in different sectors with slightly different perspectives."
"It was a good introduction to the concept of developing medical diagnostics as each talk gave an overview of the topics. It was also helpful hearing insight from those involved, and who have gone through, the process."
"The remote format made it easy to sign up and attend."
“The course was exactly what I needed and was fairly priced to enable attendance. It was time well spent and I'll be using a lot of what I learnt in my day-to-day work.”
"I found it very informative and helpful as an early career researcher."
"I enjoyed the course as a whole and the interactive elements. The short breaks between sessions really helped. You didn't feel overwhelmed by information. It is really useful that we can access the course material afterwards."
"Lovely to hear lived experience and practical advice."
"The course was a fantastic opportunity to get a condensed, high level overview of diagnostic development – I learnt so much. A brilliant course, perfectly pitched by experienced and knowledgeable presenters – comprehensive but easy to follow."
"Excellent course, great value for money, delivered by knowledgeable and experienced trainers. Highly recommend."