What is the HTA programmes relationship with the NIHR Clinical Research Network?
(Download more information, pdf, 25kb) The NIHR Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN) is working on behalf of the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) to create a UK-wide clinical research infrastructure that will support the conduct and delivery of a range of high quality studies across the full spectrum of disease and clinical need. Substantial investment has already been made to support this work and significant progress has been made. The NIHR CRN consists of a managed set of Topic Specific Clinical Research Networks, covering cancer, dementias and neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, medicines for children, mental health and stroke. It is intended that, in due course, this will be extended to cover the full spectrum of disease and clinical need. The HTA programme is committed to supporting this initiative, and has a policy of liaising with the networks at all stages of our process.
