Welcome to the North East London Diabetes Local Research Network
Barts and the London Hospital NHS Trust
Introduction
The regional areas the NEL DRN cover (north east London, parts of Essex & Kent)The North East London Diabetes Local Research Network (NEL DLRN) is based at the Whitechapel site of Barts & The London NHS Trust. It is a joint collaboration between the Trust and Barts & the London School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Diabetes is a real priority across North East London, with high prevalence and morbidity rates. NEL DLRN hopes to work with existing networks, organisations and expertise across the region to optimise benefits for people with diabetes, their families, and those at risk of developing the disease.
The principal aim of the network is to improve patient care for those with diabetes and prevent further incidence in those who are at risk, by conducting high quality research studies. We aim to widen both public and professional participation in research and enhance better co-ordination and integration of research within the North East London, Essex and Kent region.
The NEL DLRN will contribute to the necessary infrastructure to co-ordinate, support and conduct both academic and commercial studies. This contribution may include the provision of highly trained research staff to conduct research, or where organisations have the necessary capacity available, train existing staff to conduct research themselves. The network can also provide assistance with ethical applications, and education and training in diabetes care and research methods.
