Jim Read has more than a decade of experience managing clinical trials data, computer system administration and developing software. Currently they leads a team of six data management professionals within the Global Health Trials Unit at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM). The team supports LSTM trial operations around the world with database development, data management, dashboarding, reports and bespoke software solutions. This allows collaborating teams to maximise the quality of data collection and oversight of endpoints. Jim’s background in full stack software development, big data utilisation, and early adopter innovations equips them to push new concepts and develop systems to maximise efficiency. Since joining LSTM in January 2020, Jim has implemented data warehousing facilities, centralised reporting tools, developed document management software, and implemented a suite of Standard Operating Procedure documents that drive operations. As a member of the Research Integrity Work Group, they support conducting research with best practices and is connected through Research Integrity colleagues to the research culture across the university. Prior to LSTM they worked for the Cancer Trials Unit at the University of Liverpool and has a breadth of experience operating MHRA regulated UK clinical studies and producing systems that support full audits (without major findings).

Jim supports the research interests of students, researchers and teachers across LSTM. Their team develops new systems and methodologies for working with and tracking operations using data to provide real time support for data collectors. In combination with the scientific computing team, they are looking to develop in-house artificial intelligence solutions to further enhance data quality and review.