« Return to News | Study Conduct

NIHR Clinical Research Network studies hit record high

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 03:32 PM

The number of commercial studies adopted into the National Institute for Health Research’s Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN) Portfolio in England during the third quarter of 2010-2011 reached 115, the highest level since the network started compiling quarterly reports in 2008, according to PharmaTimes.

The commercial study tally for October to December 2010 (the NIHR’s financial year runs from April 1 to March 31) was 125% more than in the same period in 2009-2010, reflecting progress made by the network in engaging with the clinical research community, the NIHR CRN said.

According to the network, two core factors were behind the upturn: more chief investigators insisting studies should go through the NIHR CRN and more awareness in the life sciences industry of available network services, such as a range of investigators and research sites throughout England, standard templates to speed costing and contract negotiations and study feasibility advice from key opinion leaders. 


Lucy Pollock, marketing manager for clinical studies at Medtronic, also cited the benefits of network studies for the overall research infrastructure. “The Clinical Research Network ensures your study receives appropriate resources, but it also promotes a positive cycle of research,” she said.  “This means the funding we feed into the NHS is channeled back into research and helps strengthen research capacity.”

Share:          
CLINICAL TRIAL RESOURCES

Search:

NEWS ONLINE ARCHIVE

Browse by:

CWWeekly

December 17

Medici Global says its Alzheimer's Facebook page demonstrates the need for more early detection trials

Analysts: Expect more equity purchases of CROs in 2013

Already a subscriber?
Log in to your digital subscription.

Subscribe to CWWeekly.

The CenterWatch Monthly

January 2013

Parexel celebrates 30 years of change, growth
CRO's founder and chairman reflects on challenges of the past, present and future

Strategies for increasing patient diversity in trials
Sponsors look to improve racial, ethnic recruitment without going overseas

Already a subscriber?
Log in to your digital subscription.

Purchase the January issue.

Subscribe to The CenterWatch Monthly.

December 2012

Publicity, regulation tightening reins on use of KOLs
Debate rages over need to revamp how sponsors use, pay medical experts

Time may be right to makeover the investigator brochure
Size, complexity prevent critical document from being thoroughly read

Already a subscriber?
Log in to your digital subscription.

Purchase the December issue.

Subscribe to The CenterWatch Monthly.

JobWatch centerwatch.com/jobwatch

Featured Jobs

More Jobs

 

Copyright © 1995-2013 CenterWatch.