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A network of academic clinical trials units who have been assessed by an international panel of experts. Reposting does not mean endorsement.
Want to improve your knowledge & practice of clinical trials?

#UKCTUNetwork members offer a wide variety of learning & development opportunities covering all aspects of academic clinical research.

Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/learning-dev...

#ClinicalTrials #Training
February 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM
11 February is International Day of Women & Girls in Science

Diversity strengthens science.

A more inclusive research workforce broadens the questions asked, the populations studied, and the solutions developed, leading to better outcomes for patients & communities.

#UKCTUNetwork #WomenInScience
February 10, 2026 at 11:21 AM
11 February is Int'l Day of Women and Girls in Science

Women & girls represent both half the world’s population & half its potential.

Ensuring their full involvement in science, as researchers & participants, is critical to fair, rigorous & sustainable research.

#WomenInScience #UKCTUNetwork
February 9, 2026 at 1:33 PM
We’re pleased to announce the launch of 5 new thematic groups to support delivery of our 2025-2030 strategy

- Methods into Practice
- AI
- Research Inclusion
- Leadership Development
- Sustainability

Welcome to all our new group members!

Read more ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/thematic-gro...

#UKCTUNetwork
February 9, 2026 at 11:35 AM
4 February was #WorldCancerDay

This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.

The EndoNET Study by @octructu.bsky.social tests if a longer period of endocrine therapy will reduce the amount of surgery needed & reduce recovery time.

🔗 tinyurl.com/5xjwvx8z

#UKCTUNetwork
February 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
4 February was #WorldCancerDay.

This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs, including the PICCOS study by @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social that is looking at a kinder way to deliver chemotherapy.

🔗 Find out more here: tinyurl.com/mrmm2bsp

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 6, 2026 at 12:52 PM
4 February was #WorldCancerDay.

This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.

The FOxTROT programme aims to improve bowel cancer treatment, making it more effective & kinder for patients with Stage 2 or Stage 3 cancer.

🔗 tinyurl.com/2s4d6hmm

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
4 February was #WorldCancerDay.

This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.

The FOxTROT programme aims to improve bowel cancer treatment, making it more effective & kinder for patients with Stage 2 or Stage 3 cancer.

🔗 tinyurl.com/2s4d6hmm

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM
4 February was #WorldCancerDay.

This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.

The Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad, run by @southamptonctu.bsky.social, was cited as an exemplar in the government's National Cancer Plan.

🔗 tinyurl.com/mrx4bn5j

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
4 February was #WorldCancerDay.

This week we’ve been highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.

The TRANSLATE trial by @octructu.bsky.social identified a new type of biopsy that improved prostate cancer detection.

🔗 Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4jx4jtaw

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Today is #WorldCancerDay.

This week we’re highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs.

The @icr-ctsu.bsky.social IMPORT HIGH trial showed that treatment times for radiotherapy could be reduced for some early breast cancer patients.

🔗 tinyurl.com/y76mwfj8

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Today is #WorldCancerDay.

Did you know that the PLATO ACT4 trial by @leedsctru.bsky.social showed shorter, lower‑dose radiotherapy achieves similar local control, with less acute toxicity & better quality of life in early‑stage anal cancer?

🔗 tinyurl.com/mr2292b3

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 4, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Today is #WorldCancerDay.

Registered CTUs undertake a huge amount of vital research in cancer and other disease areas leading to changes in practice and improved outcomes for patients.

Read more about some of these studies here tinyurl.com/4j9z6h7m

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 4, 2026 at 9:28 AM
4 February is #WorldCancerDay.

This week we’re highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs, including this project by CRCTU that gives young people access to promising new treatments for B-cell non-Hodgkin Lymphoma tinyurl.com/37b8ydfj

#UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique
February 3, 2026 at 4:17 PM
⁉️ Did you know...

In 2025, we ran How to be a Great Chief Investigator workshops in Leeds & Glasgow helping dozens of current & aspiring CIs develop their skills, gain insights from experienced trialists, & develop their own peer support networks.

Find 2026 dates here: tinyurl.com/p3hc4xep
February 2, 2026 at 12:07 PM
World Cancer Day is on 4 February.

Next week we will be highlighting some of the research by Registered CTUs that could make cancer treatment more effective & less difficult for patients.

Follow us here or on LinkedIn tinyurl.com/34f955xr to find out more.

#WorldCancerDay #UKCTUNetwork
January 29, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Another great How to be a Great Chief Investigator workshop took place yesterday at Queen Mary University in London.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Further dates are available for 2026 so you have plenty of chances left to develop your skills.

More info: lnkd.in/eyVR7Bz8

#UKCTUNetwork
January 28, 2026 at 5:26 PM
🚨Great news...!

Abstract submission for ICTMC 2026 is now open.

The Network and Registered CTUs have always had a strong presence, and we’re excited to contribute again this year.

Find out more here: ictmc.org

#ICTMC2026 #UKCTUNetwork
January 27, 2026 at 1:29 PM
All places on our How to be a Great Chief Investigator workshop in London (27 Jan 2026) are now filled.

Further workshops are planned later in 2026.

Find out more and join us next time: lnkd.in/eyVR7Bz8
January 21, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Did you know...

2025 marked our first year as a Supporter of the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research & Innovation Practice.

Read our progress update from April 2025 here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/earth-day-20...

#UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalResearch
January 20, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Want to improve your knowledge & practice of clinical trials?

#UKCTUNetwork members offer a wide variety of learning & development opportunities covering all aspects of academic clinical research.

Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/learning-dev...

#ClinicalTrials #Training
January 19, 2026 at 2:24 PM
⁉️ Did you know...

In 2025, guidance and training materials developed by the Network were downloaded over 3,600 times

You can check out our free-to-access resources here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/guidance-for...

#UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials
January 15, 2026 at 3:54 PM
🌟New to on-site monitoring for academic clinical trials?🌟

Check out our website for tips, insights & training developed by experienced monitors in Registered CTUs: tinyurl.com/58t2fh8u

💬 What advice do you wish you’d had starting out?

#UKCTUNetwork #TrialMonitoring #ClinicalTrials
January 14, 2026 at 10:36 AM
⁉️ Did you know...

In May 2025, we released our strategy for 2025 - 2030.

This comprehensive plan underlines our aim to drive excellence in health and social care research .

Read what our Network Director, Kerry Hood, had to say about it here: tinyurl.com/db58fvx3

#ClinicalTrials #UKCTUNetwork
January 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
⁉️Did you know...

In 2025 over 2,600 people took part in one of our national meetings, webinars, training events, user groups, roundtables' & 'clinics'.

That's a lot of expertise, experience, & best practice being shared!

🔗Find out more here www.https://ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/

#UKCTUNetwork
January 7, 2026 at 1:44 PM