A card with a quote from Jem. It reads “The thing I’m proudest of about the unit’s work is the dedication and hard work that goes into innovation and improving how clinical trials are conducted. Striving to make trial conduct more efficient benefits everyone, especially trial participants and patients who may benefit from treatments in the future. In my own work, I am most proud of my contribution to education. The students we teach are the trialists of the future. I think that having the opportunity to learn from specialists in the field is inspiring. I am always learning!”

It’s Wednesday, and we’re back with another #ProudestOf moment from the Unit!

This week, we celebrate Jemima Thomson, Research Fellow and proud member of the ICTM Education team.

We asked Jem what she’s #ProudestOf in her work at the Unit. Here’s what she shared 👇

Our new paper shows that reporting of the use of routine data on trial results publications is improving, but there is still work to to be done! #HSD #RoutineData #ClinicalTrials

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SMASHED a like lads, look forward to listening!

Application of Continuous Improvement in Clinical Trials Clinical trials exist to shorten the distance between today’s treatment and tomorrow’s better one. They are, at their core, exercises in continuous improvement. Every protocol is written to nudge m…

Trials aim to make treatments better.

But do trials themselves get better as they go?

Continuous improvement isn’t corporate fluff. It’s the difference between a drug reaching patients this year… or next.

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Getting to Greenlight: How Can We Activate Clinical Trials, Fast? The process of bringing a clinical trial site from expression of interest to first patient in is often summed up in one word – greenlight. It’s the moment when a hospital or research unit is …

Getting clinical trials greenlit is harder than it should be. Contracts, IMP, radiation assurance… It's all very important. However, a major issue is study designs that forget what’s realistic for sites and for patients.

I’ve shared a few ideas: aaronsopslog.wordpress.com/2025/09/19/g...

Beyond the Tick-Box: Making the Most of SIVs Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) are meant to set the tone for how a trial will run. Too often, they risk becoming a box-ticking exercise: a slide deck is read out, attendees nod politely, and everyon…

Site Initiation Visits shouldn’t just be box-ticking.
My latest post: moving past slide decks, modular training, and turning SIVs into genuine conversations.
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Are we ready? Trial success depends on more than opening sites. First, there's site evaluation and feasibility = capacity, capability, and commitment.
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A card with a quote from Annabelle South, it reads “The thing I’m proudest of in my own work at the Unit is the results of the Show RESPECT study (which looked at how to communicate results to trial participants) influencing HRA and trial funders’ guidance – this will hopefully help ensure that people who take part in trials get access to the results of those trials.”

Midweek already? Let’s celebrate another #ProudestOf moment from our brilliant team at the Unit!

This week, we’re hearing from Annabelle South (@annabellesouth.bsky.social), Principal Research Fellow: Research Impact & Communication.

She reflects on what she’s #ProudestOf in her work at the Unit👇

Great to have you back lads!

Make sure to see our very own @jemimathompson.bsky.social at the #UKTMNconference today to talk about site setup process mapping 🗺️

Poster with graphs and sample process map for the Spectre project at MRC clinical trials unit

@spectre-ctops.bsky.social Come and visit me at 12.25 to talk about the SPECTRE project: Poster 5!!
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Ready for a packed day of talks and my poster presentation for #SPECTRE at the #UKTMNconference @spectre-ctops.bsky.social @mrcctu.bsky.social

Thank you for sharing this very personal and inspirational story, Matt. I 100% agree, every participant is a hero!
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"Every person that joins any trial is a hero."

Former colleague Matt Sydes, who has dedicated his career to designing, running, analysing, and improving #ClinicalTrials, shares a powerful personal story about his son's involvement in a clinical trial.

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Read the full story 👇

Tiring but fun day at volunteering at May-hem. Over 6,000 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Young Leaders and their Leaders attended… I think mayhem sums it up pretty well!