Local Research Networks
Aims & Objectives
The objective of each LRN is to lead, support and promote research in each topic area. This will focus on recruitment to national clinical trials and other well-designed studies conducted by the network.
Each LRN will have clinical and academic collaboration across an area that encompasses a wide variety of clinical services and patient populations, including primary, secondary and tertiary care. LRNs are expected to develop and build on links with existing clinical and research support services such as NHS R&D Support Units, Trust R&D, Clinical Research Facilities, and other research networks set up by the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN) - formerly (UKCRN).
The aim of the UKDRN and the associated Local Research Networks is:
"to facilitate the conduct of randomised prospective trials and other well-designed studies, including those for prevention, diagnosis and treatment"
This will in turn:
- Improve patient care
- Improve the coordination of research
- Improve the speed of research
- Maintain and enhance the quality of research
- Improve the integration of research
- Expand and enhance participation in research