Derek Jerome

I worked in the Medical Device Industry for 40 years in various roles. I have been both Clinical and Technical lead for various devices, in the treatment of Cancers and the area of Men’s Health.

I have Type 2 diabetes (diagnosed 14 years ago) Osteo Arthritis and gut problems relating to a Hiatus Hernia.

I do a lot of work with the NIHR, sitting on a funding committee panel (I4I) and also various special interest groups within the NIHR (Imaging, AI etc.). I am on the steering group of 2 studies (both diabetes related and I also do work as a Research Champion in the Oxfordshire area. I am a PPG member at my local practice. I am also working closely with the local Research Nurse based at the Practice. I am also involved in many studies as a participant.

My main areas of interest are research, the provision of services for people with Diabetes and inclusivity in its many forms.