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  1. Blood Pressure

    NIHR says “it’s OK to ask” about clinical research

    NIHR says “it’s OK to ask” about clinical research

    England’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has launched a new campaign encouraging patients to ask their doctor about clinical-research opportunities.

    Launched just in advance of International Clinical Trials Day on 20 May, the “it’s OK to ask” campaign comes on the back of evidence from new consumer research that public awareness and understanding of clinical research in the UK remains at a low ebb.

    Categorised under: Open Day
  2. Ask me at CRF Open Day-RHH

    Healthy Living: Research teams showcasing work at CRF Open Day

    Children’s, diabetes and dementia specialists, breast cancer nurses and experts looking at diseases of the brain and nervous system are all showcasing their work in Sheffield today to mark International Clinical Trials Day.

  3. Calendar of Events

    The Faculty Communications Group is pleased to announce a new events section on the Faculty website that enables you to see all the events happening across the Faculty.

  4. CRF Open Day 2013 Programme Detail

    CRF Open Day 2013- Programme Detail

    The Programme of Events for our Open Day on Monday 20th May 2013 (2:30pm till 6:00pm) is now available to view. Please click here for more information on the Royal Hallamshire Hospital site and click here for the Northern General Hospital site.

    Categorised under: Open Day
  5. Diabetes sufferer Ian Morton along with his daughter Gemma

    Research hope for diabetics

    Diabetes sufferer Ian Morton along with his daughter Gemma has signed up for a new Diabetes Genetic Test Trial at The Northern General Hospitals, Clinical Research Facility.

  6. Open Day 2013

    Clinical Research Facility Open Day 2013

    The clinical Research Facility (CRF) invites invites Staff, Students, Patients and the Public to visit either the Royal Hallamshire Hospital - CRF or Northern General Hospital - CRF for their Open Day on Monday 20th May 2013.

    Categorised under: Open Day, Research and Patients
  7. CRF Newsletter

    Second Edition of NIHR Sheffield CRF Newsletter

    The NIHR Sheffield CRF has released the second edition of their new newsletter. The newsletter gives an overview of the NIHR Sheffield CRF, describing the facilities that are available and provides a summary of current research, education and other activities.

    Categorised under: Research
  8. CRF Royal Hallamshire Hospital

    First Edition of NIHR Sheffield CRF Newsletter

    The NIHR Sheffield CRF has released the first edition of their new quarterly newsletter. The newsletter gives an overview of the NIHR Sheffield CRF, describing the facilities that are available and provides a summary of current research, education and other activities.

    Categorised under: Research
  9. Clinical Research

    Over £3m to support groundbreaking clinical research in Sheffield

    Over £3.1 million will be invested in a state of the art NHS Clinical Research Facility at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to research and develop new treatments to benefit patients across Yorkshire and Humber and beyond, the Government announced today.

  10. Students in pioneering trials to beat meningitis

    Sheffield students take part in the meningitis vaccine trial

    Sheffield students have taken part in meningitis research in a bid to find new ways to combat the disease at Sheffield's Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

    Categorised under: Research
  11. Open Day

    Clinical Research Facility opens its doors to the public

    The Clinical Research Facility (CRF) recently held an open day for students and members of the public to come and see its fantastic facilities at its Northern General site.