CCRA Summer Reception

The CCRA 2023 summer reception was a tremendous success and attended by some 85 people.

Members of CCRA were joined by representatives of the Biotech and Pharmaceutical industry and had the opportunity to do business over champagne and canapés.

Government Response to Consultation on Legislative Proposals for Clinical Trials

With a foreword by Sir John Bell and Sir Jon Symonds, the eagerly awaited response to the consultation on proposals to improve the UK clinical trial legislation, was published last week. CCRA welcomes the recommendations designed to streamline the regulatory processes for clinical trial approvals and retain the UK as a preferred venue for the conduct of clinical research. The Association took part in the consultation process and looks forward to the implementation of the new measures and to continuing to work with the MHRA to achieve our shared goals for the benefit of patients and the UK economy.

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For the latest on the O'Shaughnessy review and the responses from the DHSC, HRA, MHRA and Office for Life Sciences come and join us at "UK Clinical Research - A Professional Awareness Update" meeting on the 28th April. For details on the meeting and to reserve your place click here

Independent review into UK Clinical Trials - CCRA Response

Professor Atholl Johnston, President of the Clinical & Contract Research Association (CCRA), said in response to the announcement of this initiative, made by the Office of Life Sciences.

"The CCRA greatly welcomes the review, announced last week, into commercial clinical trials in the UK. The review will be led by Lord James O’Shaughnessy and will address the worrying challenges that currently confront the industry. It is intended that the review will put forward recommendations that will restore the global competitiveness of the UK industry and support for NHS patients.

We look forward to working with Government and our colleagues, from all organisations in the field, to find solutions to the issues that are being faced, particularly by SME’s in the CRO industry."

Clinical Research is an important and respected field and can provide a rewarding career.

What is a clinical research associate (CRA)?
A clinical research associate (CRA) will run clinical trials to test, new or existing, drugs for their effectiveness, risks and benefits to ensure that they are safe to be released onto the market.