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.
Mr Michael McAlinden, Neurodegenerative Clinical Research Nurse for the NI Clinical Research Network, BHSCT recently graduated with a Masters in Dementia Studies from the University of Stirling. Michael said, “Since 2019 I have worked as part of the NICRN within the Neurodegenerative research group. I am passionate about bringing research opportunities to people living … Continue reading Congratulations to our Clinical Research Nurses on their Masters
Our Diabetes research team based at Antrim Area Hospital are on a recruitment roll. The team includes Ms Moyra McMaster and Ms Natalie Hanley led by NI’s only Primary Investigator Dr Anna Strzelecka. They have recruited 3 patients within a month of opening. This is no easy task and shows the hard work and dedication … Continue reading NHSCT Diabetes Research Team – Recruit to Boehringer Ingelheim Trial: SYNCHRONIZE™ CVOT
Our Child Health Research team based at Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children are the 2nd highest recruiter in the UK for the CONTRACT 2 Trial. CONTRACT 2: Conservative Treatment of Appendicitis in Children – a randomised controlled Trial aims to directly compare two very different treatments for appendicitis in children. Appendicectomy is considered … Continue reading Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children 2nd Highest Recruiter in the UK for the CONTRACT 2 Trial
Pictured (L-R): Ms Maeve Nesbitt, Ms Claire Leathem, Ms Marina Maxwell and Professor Nigel Hart Happy retirement to Primary Care clinical research nurses Maeve and Marina, who were celebrated today by their colleagues at Dunluce Health Centre. Maeve has been a member of the network for 8 years and has been working as … Continue reading Happy Retirement after 40+ Years to Primary Care Clinical Research Nurses Marina and Maeve
Pictured (L-R): Ms Azenith Duffy, Dr Philip Johnston, BHSCT patient Ms Catherine Flood, Ms Arlene Hamilton and Ms Eileen Killen. Our Belfast Trust research team have recruited the first patient to the FAME 1 Eye trial: RETINOPATHY AND FENOFIBRATE IN ADULTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES (FAME 1 EYE) Belfast trust is the only … Continue reading Belfast Trust Diabetes Research Team Recruit first patient to ‘FAME 1 Eye’ Trial – Only European Site
Pictured: Clinical Research Nurse Ms Natalie Hanley Our Critical Care Research team based at Antrim Area Hospital, NHSCT are in the Top 20 Recruitment sites for GenOMICC ICU. The team, led by PI Dr Johnston, achieved this milestone in their first month of opening. GenOMICC is a research study which aims to unite … Continue reading NHSCT Research Team – Top 20 Recruitment for GenOMICC ICU Trial
