Developing a national network for clinical research: the NIHR Medicines for Children Research Network

Saint, Gemma L, Poustie, Vanessa and Smyth, Rosalind L (2012) Developing a national network for clinical research: the NIHR Medicines for Children Research Network Clinical Investigation, 2 (9). pp. 867-871. ISSN 2041-6792, 2041-6806

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Abstract

From its formation in 2005 until the present day, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Medicines for Children Research Network (MCRN), in England, has recruited 25,000 children into over 300 trials. This has been achieved by the formation of a research network infrastructure embedded into the existing NHS led by a national Co-ordinating Center. Through the creation of subspecialty academic groups an extensive yet balanced portfolio has developed, including high-quality clinical trials and other well-designed studies funded by both public-funding bodies and the pharmaceutical industry. This review will describe the vision, mission and objectives of the MCRN from innovation to current structure and will outline its function, achievements and the path it is taking to achieve the vision to improve children’s health and alleviate suffering through the provision of better and safer medicines.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	5205 Social and Personality Psychology, 32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, 52 Psychology, Pediatric Research Initiative, 6.9 Resources and infrastructure (treatment evaluation), 8.1 Organisation and delivery of services, Generic health relevance, 3 Good Health and Well Being
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	09 Feb 2017 16:17
Last Modified:	23 May 2026 00:39
DOI:	10.4155/cli.12.89
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3005670
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