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.

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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.

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NEWS and Events

  • Published On: October 9, 2023

    Medtech Workshop Agenda

    Clinical Investigations & Performance Studies in Ireland under the MDR/IVDR, Oct 12th, Dublin Click to Download to Device [...]

  • Published On: October 5, 2023

    Clinical Research Sponsor Officer, 1FTE, Permanent at the University of Galway

    Applications are invited for an appointment as Clinical Research Sponsor Officer, 1FTE, Permanent at the University of Galway, Ref: 010080. Information on the [...]

  • Published On: September 25, 2023

    Clinical Trialist Education Event, University of Galway – Friday 6th October

    Clinical Trialist Education Event Friday 6th October Small Lecture Theatre, Clinical Science Institute, University of Galway [...]

  • Published On: August 29, 2023

    RCSI: Upcoming Seminars in GCP and Medical Device Research

    INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL RESEARCH & GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE RCSI Education and Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital Thursday 14th September, 2023, Tutorial Room 1,  9.00 [...]

  • Published On: August 24, 2023

    Call now open for Members of National Research Ethics Committees

    The National Office is responsible for establishing and supporting National Research Ethics Committees (NRECs) that provide ethical oversight of regulated areas of research, [...]

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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.

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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.

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

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

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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.

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ACADEMIA

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

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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.

Find out more

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

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

Find out more

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.

Find out more

ACADEMIA

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

Find out more
  • Published On: October 9, 2023

    Medtech Workshop Agenda

    Clinical Investigations & Performance Studies in Ireland under the MDR/IVDR, Oct 12th, Dublin Click to Download to Device [...]

  • Published On: October 5, 2023

    Clinical Research Sponsor Officer, 1FTE, Permanent at the University of Galway

    Applications are invited for an appointment as Clinical Research Sponsor Officer, 1FTE, Permanent at the University of Galway, Ref: 010080. Information on the [...]

  • Published On: September 25, 2023

    Clinical Trialist Education Event, University of Galway – Friday 6th October

    Clinical Trialist Education Event Friday 6th October Small Lecture Theatre, Clinical Science Institute, University of Galway [...]

  • Published On: August 29, 2023

    RCSI: Upcoming Seminars in GCP and Medical Device Research

    INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL RESEARCH & GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE RCSI Education and Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital Thursday 14th September, 2023, Tutorial Room 1,  9.00 [...]

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ncto@ucc.ie

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ncto@ucc.ie