Meet the Team

Chief Investigator: Professor Alastair Hay

Alastair is a GP and Professor of Primary Care at the University of Bristol Centre for Academic Primary Care with over 20 years of experience in conducting applied health research. Alastair leads a 15-strong research group that specialises in respiratory health and associated infections. As Chief Investigator he has overall responsibility for the scientific integrity, conduct, and delivery of the AFRI-c trial across the UK. Read more about Alastair’s research here.

 

Study Manager: Dr Rachel Brierley

Rachel has over 11 years of experience of managing clinical trials.  She has extensive experience in setting up and managing a range of different studies. She has been responsible for the governance, data management and communications in randomised controlled trials. Rachel has a particular interest in knowledge exchange, to ensure that research changes practice in the real world and has a positive impact on population health.

 

Trial Manager : Dr Graziella Mazza

Graziella has worked in clinical trials for over 10 years and has managed studies in cardiac and bariatric surgery. More recently Graziella managed a trial involving residents living in care homes, her tasks included recruitment of care homes throughout England, regular contact and engagement with staff in care homes and the Research Delivery Network, and she was responsible in monitoring data quality. Graziella has a keen interest in clinical studies in public health and social care.

                           

Trial Administrator: Kellie Pettinger

Kellie has recently begun working in clinical trials, with AFRI-c being her first study. She has transitioned from a laboratory research setting but is enjoying working in population health as part of the trial management team. Kellie has an interest in finding solutions that will positively impact real-life health issues.

 

 Qualitative Researcher: Dr Sophie Rees

Sophie is a social scientist at Bristol Trials Centre and specialises in ‘qualitative’ methods like interviews and focus groups. She will be interviewing staff, residents and consultees about their experiences and views on the research and air filters.

 

 Study Statistician: Dr Eleanor Gidman