Annual Conference 2015

The 11th Annual UK CRF Conference was hosted jointly by NIHR Guy’s and St Thomas’ Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and NIHR King’s CRF on 9th & 10th July 2015. Once again the conference was an outstanding success.A record 420 delegates from across the UK, Ireland enjoying the two day event.

We were proud to have Professor Dame Sally Davis (Chief Medical Officer for England) open the closing plenary session delivering a presentation on experimental medicine as a driver for health and wealth. We had a great lineup showcasing the excellent work conducted in CRFs and an emphasis on the importance of collaborative working.

The Conference theme was ‘Through the Looking Glass’ inspired by Lewis Carroll’s book, in which Alice ponders what the world is like on the other side of a mirrors reflection. CRFs provide the “looking glass” through which scientists and clinicians gain the insights needed to bring new medicines and technologies from the laboratory bench to the patient.

The Conference captured the essence of the theme with an interesting and engaging programme of presentations, breakout sessions and posters. Delegates were given a wonderful insight into the exciting and innovative work being carried out within clinical research and experimental medicine infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.

New tools were launched at this Conference:

Advisory Notes – Document Management Systems
Emergency Scenario Guidance Document
Informed Consent Competency Assessment
Laboratory Competencies for Clinical Research Staff 2015
Transition from Paediatric to Adult Research

View Tools and Posters on the Portal:

Posters from this conference can be found on the UKCRF Network Portal by clicking here. If you do not have access please click here and complete the Portal request form.