A registered clinical trials unit (CTU) is built on people as well as systems. More than 170 people hold full-time contracts based within CTR. Our permanent multidisciplinary workforce brings specialist knowledge and continuity to every collaboration. @ukctunetwork.org #UKCTUNetwork

This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we're encouraged by efforts to improve the inclusion of breastfeeding mothers in clinical research. Better evidence on medicine use and breastfeeding can support informed decisions & improve clinical care. 🔗 tinyurl.com/252pc4et #UKCTUNetwork #ResearchInclusion

Designing Trials for and with Breastfeeding Mothers* 2026

Women’s health research is already underrepresented, and breastfeeding women face further exclusions. Read more here.

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The @ukctunetwork.org celebrates specialist capability across the UK. Work with CTR from study design and funding applications through delivery, analysis, dissemination and impact. Talk to us at any stage in your research journey: www.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-t... #UKCTUNetwork

Collaborate with us

We welcome collaboration for research, for data sharing and as part of our Associate Membership Programme.

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🚨 Want to help set the strategic direction of the Registered CTU Network & impact clinical research in the UK? #UKCTUNetwork is seeking someone with a wealth of expertise in non‑commercial clinical trials to chair its Executive Group. 📅 Deadline 25 Sept 2026. Find out more 👇 tinyurl.com/2tr5c7v8

The new @ukctunetwork.org name puts registration at its heart. Registered units are independently assessed against clear criteria, including their specialist teams, robust systems and experience of coordinating multicentre trials. CTR is proud to meet those standards. #UKCTUNetwork

With many thanks to Thinklusive (thinklusive.org) for co-producing the video with the CONSULT Lay Advisory Group #InclusiveResearch @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social @researchwales.bsky.social

A new name for a strong UK research community We’re proud to be part of the @ukctunetwork.org, the UK Registered CTU Network. Its 50 registered clinical trials units share expertise, develop good practice and work collectively to strengthen high-quality trials research across the UK #UKCTUNetwork

🚨 A new look but the same mission! We're excited to launch our new identity as the UK Registered CTU Network, reflecting the evolution of our community while continuing to support high-quality clinical research across the UK. 👉 tinyurl.com/38sjnt3p #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalResearch

The Network becomes the UK Registered CTU Network 2026

The UKCRC Registered CTU Network is proud to launch a new visual identity and name, as we become the UK Registered CTU Network.

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Thanks to everyone across the Network who collaborated on the two new pieces of data management guidance released today. And there’s more to follow! Download your copies here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana... #UKCTUNetwork #DISOG2025

Can a simple swab transform emergency care for babies with fever? 😷🍼 REFINE is a pilot study exploring safer, faster care in Emergency Departments across Wales. Funded by @researchwales.bsky.social 🌟 🔗 www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...

👁️‍🗨️ How does vision loss affect mental health? The new Eight Voices in Darkness exhibition shares lived stories through art, sound & photography. Free to visit: Chapter Arts Centre 6–8 Nov 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 🎧🖼️ 🔗 www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29... @researchwales.bsky.social

Art installation sheds light on the mental health impact of vision loss

The Eight Voices in Darkness shares lived experiences to improve support for individuals with sight loss and depression across health and social care.

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Free training now live 🎓 Learn how to use healthcare data in clinical trials with clarity, trust, and inclusion. Video-based modules built by experts, designed for everyone in a trial team - from analysts to delivery leads. 🔗 www.hdruk.ac.uk/news/free-to...

Free TOP-CAT training to help clinical trial teams harness healthcare data with confidence

TOP-CAT delivers free, video-based training, which is now live on the HDR UK Futures platform. Sign up now.

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📣 Welsh-led pilot study putting babies first ❤️ Rapid viral testing could help reduce invasive procedures, antibiotic use + admissions for feverish infants. Funded by @researchwales.bsky.social 👶🔬 👉 www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...

Clinical trials are changing. When teams can use healthcare data safely and confidently, studies can run faster, cost less, and reach more people. That’s what TOP-CAT training helps you do — free and practical: 🔗 www.hdruk.ac.uk/news/free-to...

Free TOP-CAT training to help clinical trial teams harness healthcare data with confidence

TOP-CAT delivers free, video-based training, which is now live on the HDR UK Futures platform. Sign up now.

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📢 Register for OPTIMISE webinar Introducing OPTIMISE recommendations for designing more inclusive consent processes to ensure trials are accessible for people with communication &/or decision-making needs 📆1st Dec 🕙2-3pm 🔗https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/cardiff/optimise-webinar-registration

Our very own Director of Infections, Inflammation and Immunity division @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social - Dr David Gillespie, delivering his Ted style talk at the Health and Care Research Wales conference. #ResearchWales25

Today marks the 10th Health and Care Research Wales conference. If you are here, please come and visit us on our stand today! We recently launched our 5-Year End of Award report. Read the report now: www.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-t... #ResearchWales25 @researchwales.bsky.social

📢Registration now open: Building Inclusive Practices around Mental Capacity & Consent in Palliative Care Research ✅Hear research findings ✅Identify research gaps & priorities ✅Opportunities to collaborate & contribute 📆 17th Oct 📍 RCP, London 🔗 www.capacityconsentresearch.com/palliative-c... 1/2

My rapid response in @bmj.com on research funders' joint statement calling for better inclusion of older people in research highlights the key role of #TrialsMethodology research e.g CONSULT www.capacityconsentresearch.com @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social #InclusiveResearch www.bmj.com/content/390/...

🧑‍⚕️ Are you a cancer nurse in NHS Wales? Apply now for training grants (£250–£1,000) to develop research skills and improve patient care. 🔗 healthandcareresearchwales.org/form/grants-... @researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk 🎯📖

🎉 Publication 8 for PEACH! From protocol to final paper—PEACH has delivered insights across 8 key publications. Read the latest in BMJ Open today. 🔗 bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/8... @researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk 📘🍑

🍑 PEACH has landed! The final publication from the PEACH study is now live in BMJ Open—marking the 8th major output from this impactful research. 🔗 bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/8... @researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk 📄🎯

@picklestim.bsky.social reflects on his journey through a Doctoral Fellowship and Next Steps Award—and how it's shaped his research career. 🔗 youtu.be/eYV3HUcZehc @researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk 📊🧠

Reflections on my Doctoral Fellowship and Next Steps Award journey with Dr Tim Pickles

YouTube video by #ResearchWalesFaculty TV

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New UK Clinical Trial Regulations & GCP standards to take effect from 28 April 2026 – find out what this means ⬇️ The changes are designed to enhance patient safety, streamline approvals and strengthen the UK as a global leader: t.co/4TpYglBtnC @researchwales.bsky.social

Wales has become the first UK nation to open recruitment for T1D-Plus – a major international clinical trial exploring innovative treatment strategies for adults newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Led by the Centre for Trials Research: mediwales.com/news/wales-f...

📝 Don’t miss the NIHR EME webinar on 11 July, 13:00-14:00! Discover tips for funding success + get your questions answered. 🎯👨‍🏫 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nihr-effic... @researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @cardiffuni.bsky.social

NIHR Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme Information Session

In this webinar, Dr Phil Pallmann will share insights into the EME programme application process and answer questions.

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📝 Discover how funding shapes research careers! Dr Tim Pickles reflects on his Health and Care Research Wales awards + next steps at a free webinar on Tues 15 July 2025. 🎯👨‍🏫 🔗 healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/events... @researchwales.bsky.social @cardiffuni.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk

Faculty webinar: Reflections on my Doctoral Fellowship and Next Steps Award journey with Dr Tim Pickles

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Our final session of the day dives into findings from a recent survey of registered CTUs on central data management practices. Big thanks to Chris Hurt @southamptonctu.bsky.social & Angela Casbard @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social for guiding us through the results! #UKCTUNetwork #CTUStats2025

📢One week until our OPTIMISE workshop to develop recommendations to help researchers design consent processes to be more inclusive of people with communication and/or decision-making needs @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social Room for 1 or 2 more to join us, contact for more info! #InclusiveResesrch

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📢 OPTIMISE workshop - developing recommendations for inclusive consent processes for trials Keen to include researchers working with different populations with communication &/or capacity needs e.g care homes, learning disability, emergency 📅 8th July 📌 Cardiff, in person Please get in touch!