The Stroke Research Team and Applied Health Research hub warmly invite you to their upcoming “Transforming Stroke Care” Conference to be held at the University of Lancashire.
Stroke remains a leading cause of disability and mortality in the UK. The Transforming Stroke Care Conference brings together clinicians, researchers, patients, carers, and commercial partners to share innovation and accelerate improvements in stroke care.
What makes this conference distinctive is its multidisciplinary focus, reflecting the real-world complexity of stroke care. Our programme includes talks about pre-hospital decision-making through to long-term recovery and participation, delivered by distinguished speakers who are leaders in their fields.
Some of our speakers include:
- Professor Audrey Bowen – Carer support and psychosocial impact
Professor of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, University of Manchester - Dr Jatinder Minhas – Hyperacute assessment and intervention
Associate Dean of Research (Clinical) / Clinical Associate Professor of Stroke Medicine (Stroke Association Senior Clinical Lecturer & UKRI Future Leaders Fellow) / Honorary Consultant Stroke Physician, University of Leicester - Professor Rebecca Palmer – Communication disorders after stroke
Professor of Communication and Stroke Rehabilitation, University of Sheffield - Professor Chris Price – Pre-hospital stroke care
Professor in Stroke and Applied Health Research at the Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University / Honorary NHS Stroke Physician - Professor Terry Quinn – Cognitive impairment after stroke
Professor in Cardiovascular Ageing (Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health) / David Cargill Chair of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Glasgow / NIHR Research Delivery Network National Specialty Lead for Ageing / NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Network Lead. - Professor Kate Radford – Vocational rehabilitation
Professor of Rehabilitation Research, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences - Professor Craig Smith – Post-stroke complications
Professor of Stroke Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester / Consultant in Stroke Medicine, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust / Stroke Research Lead, Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre
You will hear from many more exceptional speakers throughout the day.
These expert perspectives will be brought together in a facilitated panel discussion, led by Professor Marion Walker, promoting cross-disciplinary conversations and practical solutions that translate into improved outcome.
Early and mid-career researchers will have the opportunity to present posters, reviewed by senior academics, with prizes awarded for outstanding work.Lunch, refreshments and conference materials will be provided.
Event details:
Date: Tuesday, 16th June 2026
Time: 09:00 – 16:30
Location: Harrington Lecture Theatre, the University of Lancashire, Preston, PR1 7DR
Format: This event is in-person attendance only – £30
Programme: The programme will be circulated in due course
Audience: The conference is open to all healthcare professionals, researchers, patients and carers, and commercial healthcare suppliers; including SMEs
Registration: Registration will be opening soon, please email your interest to attend to AHRh@lancashire.ac.uk and the planning team will invite you to register shortly