Joe Walsh is a retired chartered engineer and has been a Research Ethics Committee (REC) member for almost a decade. Alongside his role as a member, Joe also volunteers for local charities. Here he shares his experience of being part of a REC and what he would say to someone thinking about becoming a REC member. Tell us a little about yourself, Joe What inspired you to become a REC member? What do you enjoy about being a REC member? When you initially joined as a lay member, was it what you were expecting? Is there anything that has been a standout or like a most memorable meeting or a highlight if there's anything you can share?
UK Health Research Authority · August 26, 2026
Meet our volunteers: an interview with Joe Walsh
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