Registration now open: WICIR In-person Network Meeting – 28 April 2026

Registration is now open for the Wessex Intensive Care Innovation and Research (WICIR) In-person Network Meeting, bringing together clinicians, researchers, trainees and partners to strengthen collaboration and shape the future of intensive care research across Wessex.

18/03/26

The Wessex Intensive Care Innovation and Research (WICIR) Network is a collaborative, multidisciplinary community committed to strengthening and connecting intensive care research across Wessex. We provide a supportive environment where clinicians, trainees and allied health professionals can shape research priorities, build skills and lead innovation together. By harmonising ICU data, coordinating multi site studies and offering strategic support for study design, ethics and funding, WICIR enables the generation of high quality evidence that informs clinical decision making and improves patient care. 

Our in-person network meetings create a shared space to connect, exchange ideas and collectively shape the future direction of intensive care research in Wessex. Through presentations, discussion and structured networking, members work together to develop a dynamic, connected and sustainable research ecosystem across Wessex Intensive Care. 

Event details

  • Date: Tuesday 28 April 2026
  • Time: 09:00–12:30 
  • Location: Explorer House, Adanac Drive, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0AS  

Purpose of the meeting

This meeting brings together members of the Wessex Intensive Care Research Network to align around a shared vision and strengthen connections across the region. It aims to build a common understanding of what a dynamic, connected research ecosystem looks like in practice, while fostering knowledge sharing, collaboration and cross site relationships. 

Through presentations, discussion, reflection and opportunities for member input, the meeting will:

  • Share and refine the proposed network vision and objectives 
  • Identify shared priorities and gaps 
  • Spark project development and collaboration 
  • Empower members to contribute, lead and participate in future WICIR initiatives 

Register your place please click here

Opportunity to present

We warmly invite members to share and showcase their work or projects with the network by expressing an interest in presenting via a short form: Expression of Interest to Present at WICIR In-Person Network Meeting – 28 April 2026 – Fill in form

Contact

For queries about the meeting, contact Nina Barratt: nina.barratt@wessexhp.org.uk

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