ABOUT US
ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
With the support of the Health Research Board, host institution University College Cork, Enterprise Ireland and the seven University-based Clinical Research Facilities/Centres (CRFs/Cs) in the Republic of Ireland the Health Research Board National Clinical Trials Office (HRB NCTO), will deliver on the aims and objectives of its current programme of work. This programme was developed to build on the positive achievements of previous investments in clinical trials coordination and future investments in national clinical trials infrastructures. The overall aim of this investment is to ensure that Ireland has the capacity to conduct innovative high quality clinical research for the benefit of people’s health and the economy. HRB NCTO, as an integrated Clinical Trial network, is aligned to the local supports of the existing clinical trials infrastructures to ensure a harmonised strategic national approach to the conduct of high-quality clinical trials in Ireland.
WHO WE ARE
With the support of the Health Research Board, host institution University College Cork, Enterprise Ireland and the seven University-based Clinical Research Facilities/Centres (CRFs/Cs) in the Republic of Ireland the Health Research Board National Clinical Trials Office (HRB NCTO), will deliver on the aims of the National Clinical Trials Coordination Programme 2021 over the 3-year term of its funding award. This programme was developed to build on the positive achievements of previous investments in clinical trials coordination and future investments in national clinical trials infrastructures.
The overall aim of this investment is to ensure that Ireland has the capacity to conduct innovative high quality clinical research for the benefit of people’s health and the economy. HRB NCTO, as an integrated Clinical Trial network, will be aligned to the local supports of the existing clinical trials infrastructures to ensure a harmonised strategic national approach to the conduct of high-quality clinical trials in Ireland.
OUR PARTNERS
The HRB NCTO central office provides overarching support and expertise, through a range of services and activities to academia and industry. The partner CRF/Cs provide the infrastructure, physical space and facilities, experienced research and specialist support staff and the necessary quality and oversight programs that are critical for the successful conduct of world-class patient-focused research.
OUR PARTNERS
The HRB NCTO central office provides overarching support and expertise, through a range of services and activities to academia and industry. The partner CRF/Cs provide the infrastructure, physical space and facilities, experienced research and specialist support staff and the necessary quality and oversight programs that are critical for the successful conduct of world-class patient-focused research.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MULTI-CENTRE CLINICAL TRIALS IN IRELAND
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL SPONSORS UNDERTAKING CLINICAL TRIALS IN IRELAND
Improve functionality of Irish
Clinical Research Facilities AND CENTreS
ENHANCE PROCESSES, IDENTIFY BARRIERS, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEVELOPMENTS
EXPAND THE NUMBER OF Academic
Multinational Clinical Trials IN IRELAND
NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC PARTNER TO ECRIN
Increase the number of MedTech companies
conducting Clinical Investigations within CRF/C’s
Ensure high-quality, compliant and responsible
conduct of all NCTO activities
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MULTI-CENTRE CLINICAL TRIALS IN IRELAND
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL SPONSORS UNDERTAKING CLINICAL TRIALS IN IRELAND
Improve functionality of Irish
Clinical Research Facilities AND CENTreS
ENHANCE PROCESSES, IDENTIFY BARRIERS, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEVELOPMENTS
NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC PARTNER TO ECRIN
Increase the number of MedTech companies
conducting Clinical Investigations within CRF/C’s
Ensure high-quality, compliant and responsible
conduct of all NCTO activities
EXPAND THE NUMBER OF Academic
Multinational Clinical Trials IN IRELAND
