Northern Ireland’s Largest Research Delivery Platform

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.

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The dedicated Hub for Advancing Healthcare

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. 

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Newest Staff Management Members of the NI Clinical Research Network

     

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Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN) Diabetes Team Host World Diabetes Day Stand in RVH Foyer, Belfast

Our BHSCT Diabetes Research team organised a stand in the foyer of the RVH Belfast, on Thursday 14th November. We aimed to raise public awareness regarding NICRN and clinical trials. As a Diabetes team, we recognized World Diabetes Day as an excellent opportunity to merge diabetes awareness with information about diabetes clinical trials. Our objective … Continue reading Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN) Diabetes Team Host World Diabetes Day Stand in RVH Foyer, Belfast

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PIONEER REAL UK results published!

The NICRN would like to congratulate our amazing NHSCT Diabetes team on strong recruitment figures and the publication of PIONEER REAL UK. Co-author Dr Anna Strzelecka leading the team in Northern Trust, including Ms Moyra McMaster and Ms Natalie Hanley. NHSCT was one of the top recruiters in the UK with 24 patients, achieving a recruitment … Continue reading PIONEER REAL UK results published!

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University of Oxford’s Centre for Research Equity Launches Historic Partnership to Advance Health Equity in Northern Ireland

  Northern Ireland’s key health and social care agencies with NI Health Minister and delegates from Centre for Research Equity, The University of Oxford.   The University of Oxford’s Centre for Research Equity (CfRE) has today launched a historic partnership to advance health equity in Northern Ireland and ensure everyone benefits from healthcare advancements. This … Continue reading University of Oxford’s Centre for Research Equity Launches Historic Partnership to Advance Health Equity in Northern Ireland

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SEHSCT Gastro Research Team – Highest Recruiter to the GALOCEAN Trial

Pictured: (L – R) Ms Gail Young, Dr Tony Tham and Ms Emma Gibson.   Thanks to the SEHSCT Comms Team/Research Office for sharing:   The SEHSCT Gastro Research team, led by Dr Tony Tham and Dr Patrick Allen (Consultant Gastroenterologists) have exceeded their expected recruitment and are the highest enroller site in the UK … Continue reading SEHSCT Gastro Research Team – Highest Recruiter to the GALOCEAN Trial

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SEHSCT Cardiology Research Team surpass Recruitment Milestone for PREVAIL Trial

Pictured (L-R) Ms Aileen Smith, Dr Bernardas Valecka and Ms Susan Regan.   Thanks to the SEHSCT Comms Team and Research Office for sharing this story:   The Cardiology Research Team at the Ulster Hospital, led by Dr Patrick Donnelly and Dr Bernardas Valecka, have achieved a significant milestone by surpassing their recruitment target in … Continue reading SEHSCT Cardiology Research Team surpass Recruitment Milestone for PREVAIL Trial

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