UKCRD news
This page features news and case studies that demonstrate how UKCRD efforts are helping to make the UK a world leader in clinical trials.
UKCRD publishes a monthly newsletter that summarises recent news, announcements, guidance, and updates.
World-First Trial of Fridge-Free Vaccine shows encouraging results
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A UK-led Phase I trial has delivered encouraging results for a world-first fridge-free tetanus-diphtheria vaccine (SPVX02) that remains stable without refrigeration.
World-first lupus trial in the UK delivers life-changing CAR-T therapy
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The UK has become the first country in the world to recruit patients into a new Phase II clinical trial for a groundbreaking systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) treatment.
NIHR Research Workforce Update for England
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The Research Workforce Update for England has been published, it sets out how NIHR and partners are strengthening research careers to drive improvements in health and social care and deliver economic growth.
Commercial Research Delivery Centres (CRDC) UK Network supporting three flagship commercial obesity studies
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The CRDC UK Network coordinated national site identification to efficiently mobilise three global obesity studies across the UK, and reach parallel first subject milestones.
Red4Research 2026: Celebrating the people powering UK clinical trials
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Our vibrant community spirit was on full display on Friday 19 June as UKCRD partners celebrated #Red4Research, highlighting the pride, teamwork, and human commitment that drives the UK's clinical trials landscape.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service is building regional research capacity
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Discover how the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) transitioned from a traditional transport provider into a data-driven, research-active clinical organisation.