Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology at UCL

✨ Wishing you all a restful holiday season 🎄 Please note UCL will be closed from 5:30pm on Friday 20 December 2024 to 9:00am on Thursday 2 January 2025. Details about holiday support services can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e6m_qCpE 📷 : Image of a Christmas Tree outside the Portico. Can you spot Jeremy Bear-tham? 🔍 UCL Institute for Global Health UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology at UCL UCL EGA Institute for Womens Health UCL Global Business School for Health UCL Institute of Health Informatics UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science

This year is the 25th anniversary of the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL. That's 25 years of smarter studies, global impact, and better health.🎉 To celebrate, we have been highlighting 25 of our biggest achievements throughout the Unit's history. And now you can read about them all in one place. Explore the '25 at 25' series 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqPZzrhY UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology at UCL

For the final instalment of our '25 at 25' anniversary series, we look back at the successes of our #ClinicalTrials that tested new uses for drugs beyond their original licence. This can lead to remarkable improvements for patients, often at a fraction of the cost of new drugs. This is part of a series of articles and videos highlighting 25 major achievements from the 25 years of the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL. 🎉 Read the full feature on our website 👉 https://buff.ly/3P0SnZb Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology at UCL UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences

🎉Congratulations to two of our researchers, Sarah Walker (Professor of Medical Statistics & Epidemiology) and Ian White (Professor of Statistical Methods for Medicine), who have both been named in Clarivate's 2024 'Highly Cited Researchers List'. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/grnCUJsX UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology at UCL

We are very pleased to announce that our OCTOPUS trial in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) has reached its goal of recruiting 375 participants in the first stage of the trial. It will now seamlessly transition into the next stage.🐙🎉 The team has reached this goal two months ahead of schedule, thanks to an incredible response from the MS community and the hard work of the OCTOPUS trial sites. Read more about this exciting milestone 👇 MS Society The Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic

We lead international research in #HIV prevention and treatment. Today on #WorldAIDSDay, learn how our #ClinicalTrials and #ObservationalStudies are helping people living with or at risk of HIV live happier and healthier lives.👇 #EndHIV #HIVPrevention #HIVAwareness #AIDSAwareness #HIVAIDS Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology at UCL UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences Penta Foundation - Child Health Research

With #WorldAIDSDay2024 around the corner, Sheena McCormack shares how the LGBTQ+ community have contributed to #HIV research over the years - including our PROUD trial. PROUD was the first UK study of PrEP to prevent HIV. The results helped change attitudes towards PrEP, as clinicians and communities started to believe that it could change the direction of the epidemic and help #EndAIDS. Read Sheena's story👉 https://lnkd.in/e534Nf7n Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology at UCL UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences

#WorldAIDSDay2024 gives us an opportunity to reflect on how the LGBT+ community have contributed to #HIV research over the years - including in our PROUD trial. To commemorate #WorldAIDSDay2024, we spoke with Sheena McCormack, Professor of Epidemiology at the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL , on the PROUD trial. PROUD was the first UK study of PrEP to prevent HIV. The results of PROUD helped change attitudes and our researchers demonstrated how PrEP could help to #EndAIDS. Read Sheena's story👉 https://shorturl.at/dzxtJ

🚀 Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC): Essential Training for Clinical Trials 💼 🗓 Course Dates: 14th–16th January 2025 ⏰ Timings: 10:00–13:00 (UK Time) 📍 Location: Online (via Zoom) 🔗 Register Now IDMCs are pivotal to clinical trials, overseeing critical data and decisions. But how prepared are you to serve on one or interact with its findings? 💡 Why Attend? Gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience with: Engaging discussions and Q&A sessions. Interactive exercises. 🎯 Who Should Attend? Ideal for professionals currently or soon-to-be involved with IDMCs. Join the ranks of 300+ participants who’ve rated this course highly! 📢 Don’t miss this opportunity to confidently navigate the complexities of IDMCs. Secure your spot today! https://shorturl.at/Dn0VD MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL

🌟 Elevate Your Research with Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) 🌟 🗓 Next Course: 4th December 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 - 16:00 GMT 📍 Location: Online via Zoom 🎓 Facilitators: Kate Sturgeon & Ben Cromarty Why Join? This hands-on, interactive workshop is designed for clinical trial professionals eager to actively involve patients and the public in their research. Perfect for trial and data managers, you'll explore: ✅ How to meaningfully involve patients in research ✅ Overcoming barriers to effective PPI ✅ Real-world case studies and practical solutions Learning Objectives: 🎯 Understand the role of PPI in health research 🎯 Differentiate between participation, engagement, and involvement 🎯 Develop actionable plans for patient involvement Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and make your research truly inclusive! 👉 Register Now and secure your spot! https://shorturl.at/bJN0T MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL