WELCOME TO THE NCTO

The HRB National Clinical Trials Office, (HRB NCTO), was established in May 2021 as an independent, integrated, national clinical research network, providing centralised support in conducting multi-centre clinical trials and investigations, both commercial and academic, across Ireland.

HRB NCTO is a National Network made up of a central office, the 7 University-based Clinical Research Facilities/Centres (CRF/C’s) and the staff working in the delivery of the clinical research activities across the Network. The HRB NCTO central office provides overarching support and expertise, through a range of services and activities. The partner CRF/C’s provide the infrastructure, physical space, facilities, experienced research and specialist support staff along with the necessary quality and oversight programs that are critical to the running of the clinical trials, investigations and research studies and for the successful conduct of world class patient focused research.

NATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS OFFICE

WELCOME TO NCTO

The HRB National Clinical Trials Office, (HRB NCTO), was established in May 2021 as an independent, integrated, national clinical research network, providing centralised support in conducting multi-centre clinical trials and investigations, both commercial and academic, across Ireland.

NEWS and Events

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ABOUT US

HRB NCTO is a National Network made up of a central office, the 7 University-based Clinical Research Facilities/Centres (CRF/C’s) and the staff working in the delivery of the clinical research activities across the Network. The HRB NCTO central office provides overarching support and expertise, through a range of services and activities. The partner CRF/C’s provide the infrastructure, physical space, facilities, experienced research and specialist support staff along with the necessary quality and oversight programs that are critical to the running of the clinical trials, investigations and research studies and for the successful conduct of world class patient focused research.

BECOME A MEMBER

HRB NCTO membership is open to clinical research personnel working in hospitals, practices and academic research organisations in Ireland, including investigators, site staff and sponsor staff. This may include clinicians, research nurses, research fellows and support staff such as project managers, data managers ,statisticians, regulatory affairs, data protection and legal staff, etc.

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BECOME A MEMBER

HRB NCTO membership is open to clinical research personnel working in hospitals, practices and academic research organisations in Ireland, including investigators, site staff and sponsor staff. This may include clinicians, research nurses, research fellows and support staff such as project managers, data managers ,statisticians, regulatory affairs, data protection and legal staff, etc.

WHO WE SUPPORT

OUR SERVICES

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS

Deciding to take part in a clinical study is an important personal decision. This section aims to help you understand more about clinical research.

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

HRB NCTO supports healthcare professionals who wish to conduct clinical research. Find out how we can support you.

LIFE SCIENCES SECTOR

HRB NCTO provides support and infrastructure to help the Life Sciences sector across pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and medical devices, deliver high quality clinical research in Ireland.

ACADEMIA

If you are developing a proposal for a research study that will involve patients in Ireland we can offer you guidance and support.

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS

Deciding to take part in a clinical study is an important personal decision. This section aims to help you understand more about clinical research.

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

HRB NCTO supports healthcare professionals who wish to conduct clinical research. Find out how we can support you.

LIFE SCIENCES SECTOR

HRB NCTO provides support and infrastructure to help the Life Sciences sector across pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and medical devices, deliver high quality clinical research in Ireland.

ACADEMIA

If you are developing a proposal for a research study that will involve patients in Ireland we can offer you guidance and support.

  • Published On: September 26, 2024

    Autumn Newsletter

    Our Autumn 2024 Newsletter is now available! It's jam-packed with news from across the network. Download it here or go to our dedicated [...]

  • Published On: June 13, 2024

    Summer Newsletter

    Our Summer 2024 Newsletter is now available! It's jam-packed with news from across the network. Download it here or go to our dedicated [...]

  • Published On: May 20, 2024

    Research Fellow – Clinical Operations Manager, Clinical Research Facility Galway, School of Medicine

    Your Content Goes Here Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full‐time specific purpose contract as a Research Fellow ‐ Clinical [...]

  • Published On: May 16, 2024

    Good Clinical Practice in Medical Device Research, RCSI Education & Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, 24th July, 2024

    Good Clinical Practice in Medical Device Research, RCSI Education & Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, 24th July, 2024 For more information, including a detailed [...]

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