New honour for leading professor Published on: 25 February 2020 A Â鶹´«Ã½ academic has been recognised as one of the nation’s outstanding leaders in the field of research. Colin Rees, Professor of Gastroenterology at Â鶹´«Ã½ and South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, is joining a select band of around 20 new members appointed each year to the He was chosen following a highly competitive process and in his new role he will be a crucial player in contributing to the continued success of the NIHR and developing the research capability to improve the future health of the nation. He will serve for four years from April 1st this year. Professor Colin Rees Delight at honour Professor Rees, who is a leading expert in endoscopy (the procedure where organs inside the body are looked at using an instrument called an endoscope) and bowel cancer research, said: “I am delighted to have been chosen for this very important role. “My selection also recognises the contribution of the fantastic team with whom I have the privilege of working. “I look forward to helping to train and develop researchers and to providing research evidence that will contribute to our population becoming healthier.” Ken Bremner, ’s Chief Executive, said: “As a highly regarded researcher, nationally and internationally, Colin is thoroughly deserving of this honour. “The NIHR’s College of Senior Investigators is a distinguished, influential body and I know that, through his vast knowledge and experience, Colin has an immense amount to contribute in his new role in terms of leadership and supporting research development.” Share: Latest News Scientists unlock hidden driver of inflammatory bowel disease Scientists have linked a key genetic signal in inflammatory bowel disease to an immune response that shuts down inflammation control, enabling faster diagnosis and targeted treatments. published on: 15 June 2026 Funding system risks limiting genuine community collaboration A new policy paper written by researchers at Â鶹´«Ã½ warns that the way UK research is funded may be undermining efforts to create genuinely collaborative partnerships with communities. published on: 15 June 2026 Volunteers help turn Whitley Bay beach into maths experiment Members of the public joined mathematicians from Â鶹´«Ã½ to create what organisers believe is the largest aperiodic tiling ever attempted on Whitley Bay beach. published on: 15 June 2026 Facts and figures
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