Clinical Research Facilities play a vital role in experimental medical research, through facilitating first-in-human and early safety and efficacy Clinical Trials by providing dedicated purpose-built facilities and expertise for the delivery of high-intensity studies.
The National Institute for Health Research's commitment to funding 28 Clinical Research Facilities will not only expand the delivery of early phase clinical research in National Health Service hospitals across England but will also play an important role in continuing to enhance the UK's reputation as being one of the leading global hubs for Life Sciences in general.
Professor Lucy Chappell, Chief Executive of the NIHR and Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department of Health and Social Care, commented: “NIHR’s CRFs scheme has been a key force in translational research across England, helping to position the nation as internationally competitive in early-stage clinical research. “This new funding, a 43 percent increase, will allow the CRFs to continue to drive forward innovation in experimental medicine and support translation of exciting discoveries into new treatments for patients.”
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