Only a couple of weeks until we are back in London for the next #UKCTUNetwork Directors' Meeting.
Looking forward to catching up with all our Directors and hearing their thoughts on the current trials landscape.
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What a great day!
Kerry Hood, our Network Director, provides a roundup of our discussions and sets us up for another productive 6 months.
We’re excited for what’s ahead!
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This afternoon, we are pleased to welcome 3 DHSC representatives inc. Alex Churchill, Deputy Director Clinical Trials, who is returning to give an update on the UKCRD Programme.
Conversations between policy makers & CTU Directors like this are incredibly valuable.
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In May 2025, we published our strategic plan for 2025 – 2030.
Today, CTU Directors will be helping to shape the work plan to ensure that our activities remain focused and meaningful.
You can download a copy of our strategy here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/network-stra...
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We're ending the morning with an update on the Greener Trials Initiative, led by Lisa Fox at ICR-CTSU.
This fantastic collaboration — involving #TMRP, CTUs & others — is offering practical support to help researchers reduce the carbon footprint of their trials.
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Over the past year, the Network has been reviewing its registration criteria to ensure they remain relevant and meaningful.
Siobhan Creanor presents the review group’s recommendations, ahead of a roundtable discussion with CTU Directors.
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A great discussion led by Rustam Al-Shahi Salman @bleedingstroke.bsky.social on developing the next generation of Chief Investigators.
Making this a compelling career path is key to attracting future research leaders.
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We’re delighted to share the new Clinical Director Framework developed by our CI Group
It offers guidance for those developing clinical roles & promotes recognition of the time & effort needed to provide meaningful clinical input
ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/chief-invest...
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Helen Evans, our Programme Manager, shares highlights from the past 6 months — from an incredible number of opportunities for CTU staff to showcase their expertise, to key conversations with policy makers and regulators – as well as looking forward to the future!
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Always a pleasure to hear from the brilliant Simon Denegri, Chair of our Executive Group.
He’s opening our CTU Directors' Meeting with reflections on the evolving research landscape – and the vital role CTUs play within it.
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Setting up for today’s meeting of CTU Directors in London.
It’s going to be a jam-packed day of presentations, roundtable discussions, & networking – fuelled by coffee & a genuine love of all things clinical trials related.
Can’t wait for everyone to arrive!
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Heading to London for the CTU Directors Meeting and multitasking by enjoying the scenery and listening to a really good webinar on Electronic Audit Trail Reviews for Academic CTUs by the #UKCTUNetwork Data & IS Ops Group.
Can't think of a better way to prepare!
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