As Northern Ireland’s largest research delivery platform, we act as the central hub offering effective access to multi-disciplinary research stakeholders.
We work closely with research partners across Trusts, governance, academia, charities, and commercial sponsors.
We share knowledge, locally, nationally and internationally.
As the Clinical Research Network we are the dedicated hub for advancing healthcare across Health, Social and Primary Care environments.
Fulfilling a vital role within the wider UK Clinical Research Networks, we enable delivery of clinical trials and other high quality research in NI.
Our Expertise, Infrastructure and Knowledge help us to not only assess, implement and deliver high quality research but also to offers participants an efficient route of entry to health and social care environments.
On June 17th, the NICRN in collaboration with Belfast Trust Health Improvement Team hosted a Staff Health and Wellbeing pop-up event in Dunluce Health Centre. This was an opportunity for staff to catch-up with colleagues, enjoy some tasty food and learn more about the health and wellbeing opportunities available in Belfast Trust. We were … Continue reading Staff Health and Wellbeing event
We’re delighted to welcome Lia McNamee back to the Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN) in a new role focused on growing research involvement, building capacity, and supporting non-medical healthcare professionals across the Belfast Trust. She will be visiting departments over the coming weeks, so do say hello if you see her! Whether you’re curious about research or already involved. Feel … Continue reading Returning member to the NI Clinical Research Network
The EDGE TOGETHER 25 Conference took place over the 4th and 5th of June at the Hilton Heathrow T5, London. This conference marked EDGE’s 25th anniversary and was ran by the University of Southampton and the Clinical Informatics Research Unit (CIRU). Our Portfolio Manager Mr Shane Jackson organised a delegation of our NICRN administration … Continue reading The EDGE Conference 2025: TOGETHER 25
Well done to the NICRN Stroke Team in the Southern Trust who recruited three patients to three studies (TICH-3; MAPS-2; SMART) in one day. A significant feat in its own right but it was also within a week of the Southern Trust going live on Encompass. TICH-3 is investigating whether Tranexamic acid when administered within … Continue reading SHSCT NICRN Stroke continues the charge.
Congratulations to the NICRN Critical Care Team in the BHSCT who have just completed recruitment to the MARCH Trial. The team finished the trial as the 4th highest recruiter in the UK (out of 71 sites) and the 2nd highest in terms of sample collection. This is amazing news and it is important to recognise … Continue reading NICRN CC in top 5 recruiters for MARCH in the UK
On Tuesday 20th May, the Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN) celebrated International Clinical Trials Day (ICTD), with the NICRN teams hosting information stands in the foyers of the RVH and BCH. The stands were a great success and enabled direct engagement with our patients and colleagues, highlighting the essential role of patients in the … Continue reading NICRN celebrates International Clinical Trials Day 2025
