Olivia Brookes

Olivia is the Programme Manager for the NIHR HRC-DDR. Olivia’s role involves leading and co-ordinating activities and initiatives of the programme. She is responsible for ensuring that the NIHR HRC-DDR achieves their objectives and ensuring that the required reporting processes are adhered to. Olivia also oversees the development and submission of high-quality grant applications and research study protocols in collaboration with theme leads and collaborators.

Olivia has a basic science background with a BSc in Biomedical Science and an MSc in Biomedical Science specialising in Haematology. She joined the Research, Development and Innovation department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in October 2014 and has built a strong knowledge of academic and NHS research management processes. Olivia moved into the area of Health Technology in 2019 and has extensive knowledge of the innovation ecosystem and medical device research methodologies.