Our mission is to provide support & expertise to researchers for the development & conduct of high-quality, patient-centred healthcare research within the NHS

Keele, Newcastle, Staffs.
Joined January 2017
Yesterday we held our last INCCCA session exploring how to ensure clinical trial findings make a real difference including dissemination, publication, research impact & Knowledge Mobilisation. Thanks to everyone who took part! We look forward to seeing the protocols presentations
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Yesterday's INCCCA session led by Andrea Cherrington explored protocol deviations & serious breaches in clinical trials. Topics included identifying & reporting non-compliance, levels of severity, roles & responsibilities & GCP considerations #INCCCA #ResearchTraining
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Here’s how we got on at #ICTMC2026! A brilliant few days of sharing our work, presenting posters & talks, hearing new ideas and connecting with colleagues from across the clinical trials community. 🎥Take a look at our Reel for a flavour of the conference! instagram.com/reel/DdYYQt0CD…
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Our Head of Operations @SarahAFLawton is presenting this afternoon at #ICTMC2026! 📍 Hall 10 🕟 15:45 (16:30) Sarah will be sharing insights from a repeat survey of UK-based trial management professionals exploring how the profession has changed over time. Come along to hear more
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Day 2 of #ICTMC2026! 🎉 We’re getting stuck into the fantastic sessions on offer today and looking forward to more great conversations and networking later as we share our posters. 📊💬 #ClinicalTrials #HealthResearch #PPIE #sustainabilty #data
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We are at #ICTMC2026 over the next two days, excited to learn from inspiring talks, connecting with colleagues across health research & bringing new ideas back to improve our practice. We're presenting posters from: Jo Smith @SteffGarvo Claire Bratt @siwathall @kieranjbromley
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📍We’ve been at the UKCRC #DISOG2026 Annual Meeting today! Our team joined CTU colleagues from across the UK to discuss AI, Critical to Quality Factors, Data & IS career development, mentoring & Clinical Trials Regulations. A valuable day of learning, networking & collaboration!
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📢 Our Keele CTU data team are at the @UKCRC DISOG meeting today! 📊 A great opportunity to connect with colleagues across the clinical trials community and share knowledge on data management and systems. 🤝 🔗 ukcrc.org #UKCRC #DISOG #ClinicalTrials #KeeleCTU
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Yesterday's #INCCCA session "What is Monitoring?" led by Trial Manager Nicola Halliday explored why monitoring is critical in clinical research, different monitoring approaches & key focus areas to ensure participant safety, data quality & compliance. #ClinicalTrials #Monitoring
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Delighted to see @SarahAFLawton recognised by the #NIHR as a Rising Research Leader! As Head of Operations at @Keelectu Sarah leads a large team, oversees a £10m #research portfolio & champions workforce development as Chair of the @UKTMN A well-deserved achievement 👏
Today, we are proud to announce the winners of the #NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes! 🌟 As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, the two categories of awards recognise outstanding individuals who lead and deliver research across health and social care. Huge congratulations to all our winners. To find out more about their work and the prizes themselves, visit: nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr20/outst…
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Keele Clinical Trials Unit retweeted
A new injectable gel being developed by Keele scientists could reduce the need for complex and invasive surgeries for many patients with damaged cartilage in their joints. Read more ➡️ keele.ac.uk/about/news/2026/…
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Great #INCCCA session y'day from the Data Management team on the importance of #DataQuality in trials covering practical tools and processes including data management plans, validation, monitoring, query management, cleaning & sharing. Next up - exploring the monitoring process.
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📊 The two #INCCCA statistics sessions have now been delivered! ✅ Key statistical principles & sample size considerations in clinical trials ✅ Real-world application through analysis of @KeeleUniversity's NEWT trial Great to support research capacity by bringing stats to life.
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Please consider taking part in this Research Project. New dates for focus groups have been added.
📢Are you a Trial Management Professional? A Trial Manager at @KeeleCTU is conducting an MBA research project exploring training, professional development & career progression & looking for TMPs to take part in a virtual focus group. forms.cloud.microsoft/e/wP0H…
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🔴 Celebrating #Red4Research Day! A huge thank you to everyone involved in health & social care research. Your dedication helps improve lives & shape better care for our communities. Today, we're sharing what research means to our team and Community Lounge members #Research #r4r
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