15 years at ISPOR Europe: SCHARR showcases research excellence

The University of Sheffield is showcasing its expertise in health economics and outcomes research at ISPOR Europe 2026, as colleagues from the Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research (SCHARR) meet with international researchers and industry partners in Vienna.

For the 15th consecutive year, the School of Medicine and Population Health’s Knowledge Exchange (KE) Business Team, led by Vanessa Wright, Knowledge Exchange Business Manager, Dr Matthew Franklin, Senior Research Fellow and Professor Jill Carlton, Professor of Health Outcomes Research are attending the ISPOR three-day conference, representing SCHARR and highlighting the breadth of expertise and opportunities available through the University.

Seven SCHARR academics are presenting their research during the conference, reflecting the Centre’s internationally recognised strengths in health economics and outcomes research. Alongside this, the KE team is showcasing how SCHARR works with organisations across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and wider healthcare sectors, providing specialist research, consultancy and collaborative expertise to help address real-world health challenges.

The conference is also an opportunity to demonstrate how the Centre's expertise extends beyond research. From its established educational programmes and opportunities for industry professionals to contribute as guest lecturers, supervisors and mentors, to Knowledge Transfer Partnerships that bring university researchers and businesses together to develop innovative solutions, SCHARR offers a range of ways for organisations to engage with the University.

The team is also raising awareness of Data Connect and its work supporting health and social care data research. Through its accredited Secure Data Environment, specialist data teams and access to national and longitudinal datasets, Data Connect helps organisations harness real-world data to advance research, inform policy and improve lives.

With opportunities to meet existing collaborators, develop new industry relationships and share the University's capabilities with an international audience, ISPOR Europe is an important part of SCHARR's ongoing Knowledge Exchange activity.

The team is already looking ahead to its first Innovation and Collaboration Symposium – Industry Day, planned for autumn 2027, which will bring industry partners together with researchers from across the Faculty of Health to explore opportunities for future collaboration.