🚨 Want to help ensure the continuity of high‑quality, impactful clinical research in the UK? The #UKCTUNetwork is seeking experienced QA & DM/IS experts in non‑commercial clinical trials to join its Int'l Registration Review Committee. Apply by 27 Feb 2026. 👉 ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/new-irrc-spe...

🎥 VIDEO - What does it mean to take part in a #ClinicalTrial to improve #HeartFailure treatment and reduce deaths from sudden cardiac arrests? Ashley & Hazel are 2 of 5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ people who have signed up to take part in the BRITISH trial 👇 Read more about the trial - bit.ly/4aNQ4UR youtu.be/_Tw9WHUy6NQ

The 6th care home has received the 🟢light to start the REFRESH study! Welcome to AginCourt/Trafalgar in Dorset. @plymuni.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social #REFRESH #Clinicaltrials

The 5th care home has received the 🟢light to start the REFRESH study! Welcome to West Eaton Nursing Home in the West Midlands! #REFRESH #clinicaltrials #research @plymuni.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social

4 February is #WorldCancerDay. This week we’re highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs, including this project by CRCTU that gives young people access to promising new treatments for B-cell non-Hodgkin Lymphoma tinyurl.com/37b8ydfj #UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique

⁉️ Did you know... In 2025, we ran How to be a Great Chief Investigator workshops in Leeds & Glasgow helping dozens of current & aspiring CIs develop their skills, gain insights from experienced trialists, & develop their own peer support networks. Find 2026 dates here: tinyurl.com/p3hc4xep

The 4th care home has received the 🟢greenlight to start the REFRESH study – Welcome to the team at Upton Bay Care Home in Dorset! #REFRESH #Research @plymuni.bsky.social

📢Vacancy 📢Assistant Trial Manager - You will join the successful trial management team within the PenCTU & work on specific clinical trials and well-designed studies from set-up through to closure and analysis. #Research #Clinicaltrials @plymuni.bsky.social hrservices.plymouth.ac.uk/tlive_webrec...

Want to improve your knowledge & practice of clinical trials? #UKCTUNetwork members offer a wide variety of learning & development opportunities covering all aspects of academic clinical research. Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/learning-dev... #ClinicalTrials #Training

⁉️ Did you know... In 2025, guidance and training materials developed by the Network were downloaded over 3,600 times You can check out our free-to-access resources here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/guidance-for... #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials

🌟New to on-site monitoring for academic clinical trials?🌟 Check out our website for tips, insights & training developed by experienced monitors in Registered CTUs: tinyurl.com/58t2fh8u 💬 What advice do you wish you’d had starting out? #UKCTUNetwork #TrialMonitoring #ClinicalTrials

🎉 A great start to the New Year. Congratulations to the REFRESH Study team. The third care home site has been given the 🟢light. Welcome to the team at Waltham Cross/Saville Manor in Bristol! @plymuni.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social #REFRESH #clinicaltrials

🌟Our Winter 2025 Newsletter is live! 🌟 Explore the new guidance, strategic updates, and collaborative initiatives shaping the Network. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, knowledge, and expertise! 👉 ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/winter-2025-... #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials

🎉🎉 A massive CONGRATULATIONS to the ENRICH team for winning the 'Making a Difference through Research Impact' category at the @plymuni.bsky.social VC Awards.🎉🎉 @uhpnhs.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk #Research #Clinicaltrial #ENRICH

📢Vacancy 📢Data Manager - You will take responsibility for the data management of specific clinical trials and well-designed studies from set-up through to closure and analysis. #Research #Clinicaltrials @plymuni.bsky.social hrservices.plymouth.ac.uk/tlive_webrec...

Peer support within CTUs is vital. It fosters professional growth, improves trial delivery & strengthens collaboration. We are committed to enabling peer support across the #UKCTUNework, recognising the value it brings to both individuals & research quality. Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk

🎉 Congratulations to the REFRESH Study team. The second site has been given the 🟢light 🎉 Welcome, The Lawns from the West Midlands. @plymuni.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social #REFRESH #clinicaltrials

🚨New guidance for CTUs Data cleaning & query management are vital for ensuring data quality, integrity, & detecting safety issues in clinical trials. Our guidance, written by experienced trial staff, can help you prepare a CTU-specific plan. 🔗 ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana... #UKCTUNetwork

📢A great write up around one of our participants who was randomised to receive FES and has since continued with using the device following completion of the STEPS II trial - sbuhb.nhs.wales/news/swansea... Learn more about the study here- www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/pen... @plymuni.bsky.social

Our amazing team working on the ENRICH study has been nominated for the Team Award in the category of Making a Difference through Research and Impact. We are looking forward to finding out the results at next month's VC Awards. @plymuni.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk #Research #FacultyofHealth

🎉 Congratulations to the REFRESH Study team. The first site has been given the 🟢 light 🎉@plymuni.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk #REFRESH #clinicaltrials

Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat. Academic clinical trials test new treatments & refine old ones to help us stay ahead of resistant infections. Learn more about #UKCTUNetwork CTU here ukcrc-ctu.org.uk #ClinicalTrials #WAAW2025 #AMR

🌟New to central monitoring for academic clinical trials?🌟 Check out our website for tips, insights & training developed by experienced monitors in Registered CTUs: tinyurl.com/58t2fh8u 💬 What advice do you wish you’d had starting out? #UKCTUNetwork #TrialMonitoring #ClinicalTrials

PenCTU are attending the CIDER Research Conference at the Bedruthan Hotel and Spa, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall. The Conference is exploring the Past, Present, and Future of Cornwall Intellectual Disability Equitable Research. #Research @plymuni.bsky.social

Coaching builds skills & helps put knowledge into context. Developed by experienced practitioners, our guidance can help you build a tailored programme for new Chief Investigators. 🔗 Download it here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/chief-invest... #UKCTUNetwork #ChiefInvestigators #ClinicalTrials

📣 New guidance now available on data cleaning & query management in clinical research databases. Developed by experienced data managers with regulatory standards and CTU processes in mind. 🔗 Download your copy here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana... #UKCTUNetwork #DataManagement #ClinicalTrials

And now a chance for delegates to meet our exhibitors and brows the posters in our breakout session. It’s absolutely buzzing – and not just because of all the coffee! #UKCTUNetwork #DISOG2025

And on to Agile! There was so much left to discuss after our webinar earlier in the year that we just had to have a Q&A panel at today’s meeting. Thanks to all our speakers for sharing their experiences & expertise. This is the best part about being in a network! #UKCTUNetwork #DISOG2025

Reliable healthcare starts with reliable data. Data managers in Registered CTUs ensure the accuracy, integrity, & security of data enabling evidence-based decisions to be made into treatment options. Find guidance here ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana... #WorldEBHCDay #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials

📢Absolutely delighted to announce that registration is now open for ICTMC 2026! Early Bird available! 🐦 See ictmc.org

The REFRESH study received a favourable opinion from the Research Ethics Committee. We are now one step closer to opening to recruitment. #Research #ClinicalTrials #Refresh #RefreshStudy www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/pen...

🎉The ENRICH trial🎉has been published in The Lancet - Ibrutinib and rituximab versus immunochemotherapy in patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma @uhpnhs.bsky.social @cruk-mi.bsky.social @plymuni.bsky.social #Research #Clinicaltrial www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Want to improve your knowledge & practice of clinical trials? #UKCTUNetwork members offer a wide variety of learning & development opportunities covering all aspects of academic clinical research. Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/learning-dev... #ClinicalTrials #Training

🎉The REFINE feasibility study officially closed to recruitment on 31st August 2025. A huge thank you to the teams across our three sites for their hard work, & to all the participants who consented to take part. The analyses are now underway! 🎉 @plymuni.bsky.social #Research #ClinicalTrials

Strong trial management keeps patient safety at the core of research. From protocol development to site oversight, every process is designed to protect participants. 🔗 ukcrc-ctu.org.uk #TrialManagement #UKCTUNetwork #WorldPatientSafetyDay2025

📢Vacancy 📢 Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow - The Medical Statistics Group provides a methodological platform and support for large-scale & wide-ranging research projects & has collaborations with researchers across the University of Plymouth. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOO585/s...

🚨 REGISTRATION CLOSING NEXT WEEK 🚨 Want to lead clinical trials with confidence? Join our How to Be a Great Chief Investigator workshop in Glasgow on 9 Oct 2025. ✅ Learn from experienced researchers 🤝 Build your peer network tinyurl.com/3k4zvvht #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials #ResearchLeadership

📢RECRUITED📢 The BOOST trial has recruited its first participant. To learn more about the BOOST Trial, follow this link www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/pen... @plymuni.bsky.social #BOOST #Research

Aidan Fox, a public contributor reflects on his experience on the trial so far. For more information about the REFRESH trial, please follow this link-https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/penctu/refresh-trial @plymuni.bsky.social #REFRESH #RESEARCH

🎉New Publication 🎉STEPS II study protocol has been published in the BMJ Open - bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/9... To learn more about the trial, check out plymouth.ac.uk/steps2 #STEPS2 #STEPSII #Clincialtrials #Research @plymuni.bsky.social @parkinsons.org.uk

The BOOST Trial has now opened to recruitment in @uhpnhs.bsky.social , St George’s-London and @nhsuhlg.bsky.social (Aintree). To find out more about the study visit the website: plymouth.ac.uk/research/pen... #BOOSTstudy #Research @plymuni.bsky.social

New to on-site, remote, or central monitoring as an academic trialist? This #UKCTUNetwork Handbook is a practical resource for training and ongoing reference. Download your copy, and other helpful resources, here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/clinical-tri... #ClinicalTrials #ResearchSupport

The #UKCTUNetwork is committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative & transparent environment across CTUs - driven by continuous improvement, knowledge-sharing, & mutual respect for experience and insight. Learn more here ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/network-stra... #ClinicalTrials #UKCTUNetworkStrategy

Today campaigners, including Dr Scott Arthur, Brain Tumour Research, and cross-party supporters visited the House of Lords to inform and prepare members ahead of the #RareCancersBill’s journey through the Upper House. https://bit.ly/44kffLK #BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure

Investigator-Initiated Trials are vital to non-commercial research. The Chief Investigators Network Group is working to strengthen collaborations between CTUs & CIs, & share best practice in trial development & delivery. 🔗 ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/chief-invest... #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials

AI is on the rise—but could it (or should it) play a role in clinical trials, and how? 🤖 Our first post-lunch session dives into the possibilities, kicking off with a demo of an SAP Bot by Alex Zimmerman. #UKCTUNetwork #TrialStatistics #CTUStats2025

Piers Gaunt opens our discussion on AI in clinical trials with a Tolkien-inspired (and AI-generated) call to join the Fellowship of the Roundtable. 🧙‍♂️ Let the conversation begin! #UKCTUNetwork #TrialStatistics #CTUStats2025

Excellent update on the new CONSORT/SPIRIT Statement by Brennan Kahan @mrcctu.bsky.social who discusses the important changes in reporting guidelines for clinical trials. #UKCTUNetwork #TrialStatistics #CTUStats2025 #CONSORT2025

Scientists at our Centre of Excellence @plymuni.bsky.social  have identified a protein, ANXA3, that helps meningioma tumours grow. Blocking it in lab tests slowed or stopped tumour growth, offering hope for less invasive, more personalised treatments. 💛