Research Funding Awarded to Luton Psychiatrist

Dr Sen Kallumpuram, who works as a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist at the Luton Memory Assessment Service (MAS), has been successful in his bid to join the Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Impact Fellowship programme for 2025.

On its 14th cohort, the fellowship is offered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), a UK government funder of clinical, public health and social care research. Its aim is to respond to and meet the needs of local populations, health and care systems.

NIHR provides fellowships to people working across health, care and voluntary service settings in the East of England (EoE). It was first established in 2010, and over 150 fellowships have been awarded to date. The programme’s latest cohort will run between April 2025 and March 2026.

Applications are accepted for two types of fellowships; Research and Impact. The former is for those looking to develop skills in research methodology, while the latter – which Dr Kallumpuram applied for – is for those interested in implementing evidence-based improvements across the NHS.

Commenting on his successful application, Dr Kallumpuram said: “I am delighted to receive the NIHR ARC EoE Impact Fellowship 2025, and that the panel was impressed with my application.  I understand that this year was exceptionally competitive for the programme, which has made this achievement even more significant.”

Angharad Ruttley, the Trust’s Medical Director for Bedfordshire and Luton, added: “Dr Sen Kallumpuram is an experienced consultant psychiatrist who has always had a keen research interest. He has been pivotal in bringing a research ethos to clinical services in Bedfordshire and Luton.

“As a result of his work, there is now a thriving research community in older adult psychiatry in Bedfordshire. He is actively involved in our development of a research hub for Bedfordshire with our Research and Innovation team. This Fellowship will allow him to grow and develop his research interest and skills, undoubtedly bringing wider benefits to services.”

The Luton Memory Assessment Service provides assessments and diagnoses for those suffering from memory difficulties. It is made up of specialist doctors, nurses, occupational therapists and psychiatrists like Dr Kallumpuram.

In addition to this role, Dr Kallumpuram works for Medical Education, the Trust’s educational provider of undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities in east London, Bedfordshire and Luton. The service provides education and training for medical students.

Dr Kallumpuram is one of the service’s Training Programme Directors. He is responsible for leading training for recent graduates about confusion and mood disorders.

To learn more about Research and Impact Fellowships, you can visit the NIHR’s website.