Really engaging session by Jane Oakley The Health Research Authority on their ongoing work on public involvement in research - and how we can work together to improve practice.

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Lots of interesting discussions on working with the NIHR RSS, the direction of the Network, & other topics.

Great to have some of our wider stakeholders in the room inc. Kate Fenton NIHR Research, Eleanor Mitchell UKTMN, & Paula Williamson MRC-NIHR Trials Methodology Research Partnership

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Xi Ye, Programme Lead for Experimental Medicine NIHR Research discusses the new NIHR RSS, which will support the development & delivery of Health & Care Research, and outlines plans for collaborating with Network CTUs.

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Sandra Eldridge Queen Mary University of London outlines the important recommendations arising from the INVOLVED Project which looked at ways to improve methods of data collection to increase inclusivity for diverse ethnic communities.

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Two clinical trials have found the first treatment to prevent multidrug-resistant #tuberculosis in children & adults.

Our researchers developed a new statistical approach to combine results from the TB-CHAMP & VQUIN trials, presented at #UnionConf2023 👇
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How can we mobilise research knowledge with members of the public?

Discover real-world examples and practical tips, catch up on our webinar now: youtube.com/watch?v=gqjJot…

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We are off to a great start at UKCRC CTU Network registered CTUs directors meeting as our new network director Kerry Hood (she/her) sets out her vision for developing us as an internationally recognised network with ongoing improvements and continued marker of robust and high quality units

High-energy session on the Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) Transforming Data for Trials work by Matt Sydes MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL.

An excellent way to end the morning session!

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Rebecca Cosgriff NHS England Digital discusses new activities around DigiTrials and the NHS Research SDE Network.

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Are you a researcher in the UK/India, working on antimicrobial resistance?

Apply for our Hamied Foundation UK-India Visiting Fellowships for:

💸 up to £6K towards travel & subsistence
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Closes 11 January: ow.ly/ygKH50Q33I9

Helen Evans the #UKCTUNetwork Programme Manager gives our CTU Directors a very quick rundown of some of the Network's recent highlights.

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Bring in new Chief Investigators is key to ensuring the future of clinical trials. Rustam Salman (ECTU) discusses some of the ways in which new CIs can be supported.

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Kerry Hood (Kerry Hood (she/her)) discusses her vision for the Network.

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A very warm welcome to our new #UKCTUNetwork Director Kerry Hood Kerry Hood (she/her).

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Are you a health and care professional in Scotland interested in learning more about the NIHR Research Associate PI Scheme? Secure your space at their educational webinar, Thursday 30 November. Spaces are limited. 👇
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Today our Confidentiality Advisory Group (CAG) members met to reflect upon their important role of providing expert advice on the use of confidential patient information.

Read more about how they ensure the safe and ethical use of patient data 👉

hra.nhs.uk/about-us/commi…

Are you considering a career in clinical trials? Or would like to learn more about trial management? This video and further information from UKTMN has all you need to know! tmn.ac.uk/resources/tria…

Interested in hearing about a co-developed a tool for researchers and public partners to use to facilitate the involvement of public partners in estimand discussions? register to attend this upcoming HRB-TMRN webinar with Suzie Cro January 18th hrb-tmrn.ie/training-educa…

Are you studying medicine or another healthcare-related subject? And are you interested in research? 🔬

Read our top ten tips for getting research experience alongside your degree: ow.ly/pYnl50Q7PPK

Simon Denegri (Academy of Medical Sciences) Chair of #UKCTUNetwork Executive Group welcomes our CTU Directors to the meeting.

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