Michael Nation – Senior Development Advisor
What were you doing most recently before joining QUOD?
I was the Director of the National Unified Renal Translational Research Enterprise (NURTuRE). In this role and working with a great team I helped to develop the first UK national centralised renal biobank, with cohorts in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome (INS). I was also recently involved in the collaborative development of a new cohort in Acute Kidney Disease (AKD).
What interested you about working with QUOD?
It’s heritage, the great team and its ambitious strategy to accelerate and “de-risk” research and ultimately game change patient outcomes on a UK and international basis. Plus, the challenge as there is a real need in this area.
What does your role involve?
Helping to develop plans that lead to new collaborations, increased funding, new infrastructure and a higher level of sample and data utilisation on a UK and international basis.
Lightning round time:
If you were stuck on an island what three things would you bring?
A piece of flint
A mirror to attract attention from a passing super yacht
Any Bear Grylls’ book
Where’s your favourite place?
Dancing a waltz on a tropical beach with my wife Helen
Finally, what kinds of enquiries should people bring to you, and how best can they reach you?
QUOD: opportunities for future collaboration, profiling and funding – mnation@successfuldevelopment.org