Liam Bishop

Profile

I am the lead for supporting our researchers in delivering inclusive research at the Leeds Institute for Clinical Trials Research (LICTR), so that it is inclusive for diverse populations. I work with trials and research at grant application stage through to recruitment and dissemination. 

I started working at LICTR in 2015. Before becoming Diversity and Inclusion Officer, I worked in a variety of trial management roles. I have also supported participant and public engagement projects through my membership of the patient and public involvement working group. 

I currently lead the Diversity and Inclusion in Trials Working Group, and I am a member of LICTR’s Engagement Team, focusing on equity, diversity and inclusion. 

I am also an NIHR RSS Advisor for EDI, as well as being a lead or co-applicant on a number of projects

Projects

• I was a recipient of the University of Leeds’ Excellence Engagement Scheme where I focused on ethnic diversity in patient and public involvement and engagement in 2021.

• I was project lead on the Developing Methods We Trust project. Through funding received through the Enhancing Research Culture Fund, this project is a partnership with the Leeds Culturally Diverse Hub to develop trust with the communities they serve. As part of the project, we developed video communications through a number of workshops, so that we could use the videos as outreach and engagement tools.

• I was PPIE Lead NIHR HTA Application Acceleration Award for Diabetic Foot Ulcer REsearch PlatFORM: DFU-REFORM Acceleration Award Report

Research interests

• Inclusive engagement methodologies
  • An accessible example of some of the work is here
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in practice and theory
• Patient public involement and engagement – https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR156397

Qualifications

• BSc. Psychology
• MSc. Psychology

Professional memberships

• Cancer Research UK EDI Task and Finish Group (2023 - Present)
• Society for Clinical Trials Equality Diversity and Inclusion Committee (2024 - Present)
• TMRP Inclusivity Subgroup
• NIHR Research Support Service delivered by University of York and Partners Public Involvement Cluster

Student education

I teach on a number of modules relating to Patient Public Involvement and Engagement and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. I have taught undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as leading seminars and tutorials on Equality Diversity and Inclusion with clinical trials researchers. 

Research groups and institutes

• Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research