About Us
In 2008, the Medical Research Council
(MRC) conducted a call for proposals to establish a Network of
Hubs for Trials Methodology Research. Eight regional centres
(Hubs) were successful in their
bids and were awarded funding (£16 million across the Hubs) for
core staff and students. The Hubs work together through the Network
to strengthen the methodological platform underpinning UK trials
research.
Network Management Structure
The Network of Hubs for Trials Methodology
Research is overseen by a Network Executive consisting of
the eight Hub Directors, the Network Coordinator, and the
MRC Methodology Theme Leader. The Network Executive meets
three times each year to discuss Network activities and
priorities.
Network Strategy
Download the Network Strategy document here.
Network Aims
The HTMR Network aims to promote and encourage
collaborative methodological research relevant to trials and to
enable implementation of the most effective and appropriate methods
to improve the quality of trials and, ultimately, patient
care. In order to achieve this, there are four interconnected
areas in which the Network adds value:
1) Promoting
high quality collaborative methodological research, both between
Hubs and with other groups, UK-wide and internationally
2)
Providing methodological advice to the clinical trials
community
3) Encouraging
the implementation of the most effective and appropriate
methodological practice, for example by providing a coordinated
package of education and training
4) Working
with stakeholders, in particular to agree on shared priorities for
research and guidance and to advocate for improvements in the
conduct of clinical trials