RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE IN PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE
A pan-European clinical scientific collaboration between vascular specialists. We aim to deliver high-quality multicentre scientific collaboration projects relevant to patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), which will guide future treatments and improve PAD care.
ABOUT
RCPAD can help or support any scientific collaboration idea relating to PAD, with their extensive clinical network and access to academic experts in the cardiovascular field. We are happy to hear about potential grant ideas, prospective or retrospective scientific collaboration projects, qualitative scientific collaboration or anything else you might like support with (relating to PAD). Please see our executive committee membership below; the RCPAD committee can support your scientific collaboration and help set up / deliver your idea. Use our contact form to get in touch with potential queries. Click the below buttons to view our "Terms of Reference and "Authorship Policy" with further details on how we can establish a formal collaboration.
COLLABORATING CENTRES
Click here for a full list of collaborators & leads. If you wish to become and official RCPAD collaborator please click the button below to download the collaboration request form.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MR ATHANASIOS SARATZIS
MBBS FHEA FRCS PhD
Current clinical post: Honorary Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon, University Hospitals of Leicester, United Kingdom
Current academic post: Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, University of Leicester, United Kingdom.
Main clinical focus:
Endovascular and hybrid management of complex peripheral arterial disease.
Main academic focus & how I can help potential RCPAD collaborators:
Cardiovascular risk management in vascular diseases, applied research relating to peripheral arterial disease, complex interventions in vascular surgery and vascular diseases, clinical trials (cardiovascular), multinational collaborations in applied vascular research, advanced statistical expertise relating to randomised and translational research, previous extensive experience in genomic research (vascular). Funded by several national bodies such as the NIHR, British Heart Foundation (BHF), and Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS).
Other expertise relevant to RCPAD collaborations:
Extensive experience in grant writing / preparation (both in the UK and abroad), advanced statistical expertise, links with qualitative researchers and able to support qualitative research set up. Experience in industry collaborations and delivering industry-supported research.
HOW CAN RCPAD HELP?
STATISTICAL EXPERTISE
RCPAD staff have advanced statistical expertise with regards to applied research. We can consult or plan your analyses and even provide a full package of support relating to drafting and finalising an analysis plan. Our team have formal expertise and training in this area with cond. We can also support basic or more advanced health economic analyses.
DATA MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE HOSTING
We can offer a variety of online remote tools and approaches for data management and final analysis. We have already delivered complex projects relating to PAD with data collected internationally.
ADVICE ON RESEARCH DESIGN, GRANT APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING CLIMINCAL TRIALS
We can offer comprehensive support both at early design and set up stage for any applied project relating to vascular patients. Our group has funded and delivered a wide array of research projects relating to vascular diseases, using both public and industry funding.
RECRUITMENT FOR FUTURE AND ONGOING PROJECTS
Our extensive network can support your ongoing or future research. Please contact our team at your earliest convenience, preferably at design stage.