North East · Trainee-led research & audit
GRANT
Gastroenterology Research and Audit through Northern Trainees
Develop an idea. Join a project. Work with colleagues across the region to improve gastroenterology and hepatology care.
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Research projects & opportunities
For North East gastroenterology trainees and foundation doctors. Browse the opportunities below and contact the project lead to discuss a role.
1 project available
A retrospective evaluation of FIT levels in colorectal cancer
Project lead: Dr Sarah Manning
A retrospective evaluation of colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnoses across six trusts, examining faecal immunochemical test (FIT) levels, including false-negative results, and their relationship with clinical variables such as referral route and lesion location.
Completed work
- Single-site pilot completed
BSG poster. - Multi-site regional rollout completed
BSG poster.
The opportunity
Re-audit or adapt the project. The project lead welcomes expressions of interest and can discuss the scope, a suitable role and next steps with you.
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Use this form to propose an opportunity for North East gastroenterology trainees and foundation doctors. The Northern Gut Hub team will review your submission before adding it to the project listings.
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From local ideas to regional work
Research, together.
GRANT is a trainee-led collaboration delivering gastroenterology and hepatology research and audit across the North East.
We help trainees build on local projects, share them across the regional network and develop their work into abstracts, posters, presentations and publications.
A completed local pilot can be a useful starting point: the network can help refine the design and address practical challenges before a wider rollout.
- Design & deliverySupport from senior trainees with research experience to develop and run your project.
- Regional collaborationConnect with colleagues and participating sites to take local work further.
- Presenting your workHelp with abstract submissions, poster preparation and presentations.
- Education & connectionsResearch opportunities, a quarterly newsletter and an annual symposium.
A place to start
Get involved with GRANT
All gastroenterology specialty registrars in the region automatically become GRANT members. Associate membership is also welcomed from other training grades and allied professions.
The opportunities listed above are for North East gastroenterology trainees and foundation doctors. You can express interest directly through the project’s email button.
Have a project idea?
Whether you have an idea or have already completed a local pilot, the committee can help you explore the next steps. Members and associate members are encouraged to suggest and lead projects.
Consultants can also share projects, courses, fellowships and other opportunities for trainees.
Discuss an idea with GRANTThe people behind the network
GRANT committee
2025–2026 committee
Dr Sarah Manning
Chair
Dr Jessica Leighton
Vice Chair
Dr Eleanor Hackney
Secretary
Dr Nauman Bakhtiar
Treasurer
Dr Nicola Wyatt
IBD lead
Dr Chao Dong
Small bowel lead
Dr Danielle Rayner
Hepatology lead
Dr Mohamed Mohamed
HPB Medicine lead
Dr Haris Shah
Endoscopy lead
Dr Atit Ghoda
Clinical informatics and Endoscopy lead
Connect with the network
For membership, project ideas or general enquiries, contact the GRANT team.
Find the network on X: @grantnetworkorg