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Our Director of Research, Lynis Lewis, was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to research. 

The award was presented on 12 September 2024 by David Probert at the NIHR North Thames CRN Research Awards. David highlighted Lynis’ exceptional and sustained contribution to research over her life and her real dedication throughout. 

Lynis has been the Director for Noclor for nearly two decades and is the Mental Health Specialty Lead for the NIHR North Thames Clinical Research. She is also the Director of Research across the Partnership. 

The nominations for Lynis to receive the award came from her team at Noclor, which was supported by dozens of colleagues from across NHS leadership, clinical staff, researchers and academics, and by Whittington Health NHS Trust.

Vincent Kirchner, the Partnership's Chief Medical Officer said: 

"I have worked with Lynis for many years and her enthusiasm and energy to promote and grow research is unparalleled. Her values shine through in everything she does, including how she champions inequalities in research. Lynis has a wonderful sense of humour and working with her is an absolute pleasure. Even in the most difficult situations, Lynis will find a way to lighten the mood. This lifetime achievement award could not go to a more deserving person who is an expert in her field."

Lynis team at Noclor NHS Research Office said:

"Anyone who knows Lynis will already be well aware that she is synonymous with research and a ‘go-to’ for any research question. She has served the research community for three decades, contributing a positive influence and driving system improvements throughout. Lynis has improved people’s lives, not just through maximising opportunities for patients, but also by going many extra miles for her team. Lynis always gives her time and openly shares her learning and expertise. She has dedicated her life to research and improving healthcare, sacrificing much along the way and never expecting recognition but this lifetime achievement award would be a start to giving her the thanks that she sincerely deserves."

About being awarded this recognition, Lynis said:

"I honestly love what I do, so doesn’t seem like work most of the time. I get to work with amazing people, doing great stuff.

This award isn't just mine; I’ve worked with lots of great people along the way and have a wonderful team supporting me. I appreciate everyone's kind words..... all of it true of course!"

Congratulations to Lynis on this great achievement!