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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NI Clinical Research Conference – In Partnership with ABPI and Queens University Belfast – 18th May 2023

On Thursday 18th May 2023 the NI Clinical Research Conference was held at the Hilton Hotel, Belfast. The event was sponsored by the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry, ABPI and organised in partnership with the NI Clinical Research Network and iREACH Health, Queens University Belfast to coincide with International Clinical Trials Day 2023.   The … Continue reading NI Clinical Research Conference – In Partnership with ABPI and Queens University Belfast – 18th May 2023

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One Week to go until the NI Clinical Research Conference 2023

To celebrate International Clinical Trials Day this year there will be a NI Clinical Research Conference 18th May at the Hilton Hotel Belfast. The event is sponsored by The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) in partnership with the NI Clinical Research Network, BHSCT and with Queens University, Belfast (QUB)     The conference … Continue reading One Week to go until the NI Clinical Research Conference 2023

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Dr David Sweet pays touching tribute to BHSCT babies participating in clinical trial

The NI Clinical Research Network Child health team have completed their final study visit with the first participant recruited to the ASSERVO trial, Baby Dorian. The study required a 515 day follow-up, including 8 scheduled study visits, several unscheduled visits and weekly phone calls, a demanding schedule for research nurses Angela Abbate, Eileen Killen and … Continue reading Dr David Sweet pays touching tribute to BHSCT babies participating in clinical trial

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Clinical Research Panel at Queens University Belfast, School of Nursing and Midwifery

                  On Tuesday afternoon a panel of delegates from the Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN) joined colleagues from the NI Clinical Research Facility (NICRF) and Leeds and Bradford Teaching Hospital to present to an audience of 250 first year nursing students at the Medical Biology Centre, … Continue reading Clinical Research Panel at Queens University Belfast, School of Nursing and Midwifery

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Recognition from Dr Cathy Jack and BHSCT for our NI Clinical Research Network Senior Administrator

I’d like to offer many congratulations to our Clinical Research Network, Senior Administrator, Chris Wright who received a Certificate of Recognition from Dr Cathy Jack on behalf of BHSCT for his outstanding contribution to the Coordinating Centre team and the wider clinical team, especially for Critical Care and Respiratory. NI Clinical Research Network, Senior Manager, … Continue reading Recognition from Dr Cathy Jack and BHSCT for our NI Clinical Research Network Senior Administrator

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Professor Henry Halliday’s research posthumously contributes to the healthy recovery of his Great Nephew Jack McAllister.

Professor Henry Halliday was a consultant neonatologist and prolific researcher at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital, Belfast. His research included but was not limited to neonatal respiratory disorders and the use of surfactant.  Professor Halliday was at the forefront of developing surfactant for preterm infants and his initial ground breaking research in the 1980’s has … Continue reading Professor Henry Halliday’s research posthumously contributes to the healthy recovery of his Great Nephew Jack McAllister.

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