Future Proofing Northern Prevention Research
Join us for a cross-sector event hosted by the Northern Health Science Alliance and the Academy of Medical Sciences, bringing together leaders from health, research, industry and policy to explore how we can accelerate the shift to prevention.
Wed 1st July
Join us for a cross-sector event hosted by the Northern Health Science Alliance and the Academy of Medical Sciences, bringing together leaders from health, research, industry and policy to explore how we can accelerate the shift to prevention.
đ Wednesday, July 1, 2026
đ Citylabs 1.0, Manchester
This event builds on the success of the North of England CrossâSector Hub, and will focus on a central challenge for the UK: how we move towards a prevention-led health system while ensuring we reduce health inequalities across the North.
Through a mix of expert insights, interactive discussion and networking, the day will:
- Explore the current state of health and health equity across the North
- Share leading examples of prevention in action, from early years to mental health and nutrition
- Reflecting on the work of Greater Manchester, learning from the successes of other health systems
- Discuss the role of cross-sector collaboration in delivering impact at scale
- Examine how we incentivise and sustain public and private investment in prevention and early detection
The programme will include keynote contributions, a collaborative workshop session, and an interactive panel debate, with opportunities to engage directly with stakeholders from across sectors.
Speakers
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- Luke is a Senior Lecturer in Health Economics at The University of Manchester and Academic Co-Director of Health Equity North. He co-leads the âhealth in a wider contextâ theme within the School of Health Sciences as well as the economic sustainability theme within the NIHR ARC Greater Manchester. Luke led the Health Inequalities in Left Behind Neighbourhoods report and co-led the Covid19 reports.
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- Professor Amelia Lake is a dietitian and public health nutritionist at Teesside University. She is Associate Director of Fuse, The Centre for Translational Research in Public Health and is the Fuse lead on the NIHR School of Public Health research theme âHealthy Places, Healthy Planetâ. Amelia is also a founding member of Nutrition North.
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- Dr OlĂĄdayò BĂfĂĄrĂŹn is a clinical academic and Registered Mental Health Nurse working across Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Liverpool John Moores University. He is Research Effectiveness Lead at Mersey Care and Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at LJMU. His work focuses on building research-active services, strengthening clinical-academic pathways, and translating evidence into practice. His research spans mental health care pathways, cultural influences on caregiving, and health inequalities. An NIHR Senior Research Leader, he supports research leadership and capacity building, particularly among nurses and allied health professionals, and contributes to national research policy and innovation initiatives