International Clinical Trials Day 2020
08-11-2020
We are delighted to announce that Prof Kerenza (Kerry) Hood will take up the role of Director of the UKCRC Registered CTU Network on 1st October. Her appointment follows a competitive process that started in May this year and was overseen by the Chair of the Executive Group, Simon Denegri OBE
Kerry Hood is currently Dean of Research & Innovation for the College of Biomedical & Life Sciences at Cardiff University and has played a vital role with the UK network since its inception in 2007, firstly as Director of the South East Wales Trials Unit and then the Centre for Trials Research.
Kerry’s research has centred on the conduct of complex clinical trials, mainly focusing on primary care, infections and learning disabilities.
Her leadership has been critical to the development of clinical trials in Wales and she has also been co-leading the Trial Conduct Working Group of the Trial Methodology Research Partnership for the last five years.
On her new role Kerry said:
“I’m excited by the opportunity to work with all of our brilliant CTU’s to move the network forward. We are seeing major changes in the way in which trials are designed and run and this is being led by our members, building on a set of standards and values which focus on quality, impact and public and patient involvement. It is an honour and a privilege to take the baton from Julia and build on the incredible network she has developed.”
Commenting on her appointment, Simon Denegri OBE (Executive Group Chair) said:
“On behalf of the UKCRC CTU Network members I would like to warmly welcome Kerry Hood to the role of Director of the Network. Kerry has an outstanding track record and reputation in clinical trials and clinical research and is passionate about the important role of the Network in driving innovation in clinical trials while maintaining the highest standards of quality for which the UK has become known. It says everything about the standing of the Network that we have been able to attract someone of Kerry’s calibre. As Chair of the Network Executive Group, I look forward to working with Kerry and our members to put the work of Clinical Trials Units at the forefront of all that is good about UK clinical research.”
The Network would like to extend its thanks to the outgoing Director Julia Brown. Simon Denegri said:
“Julia’s leadership has been fundamental to the successful growth and influence of the Network over the last 15 years, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank her on behalf of the Network. Julia leaves a strong legacy for Kerry and the Network to build on.”
About Kerry Hood
Kerry is a Professor of Trials and Dean of Research & Innovation for the College of Biomedical & Life Sciences at Cardiff University. She is a Senior Research Leader and mentor for Health & Care Research Wales.
She has a degree and PhD in Statistics and spent the first part of her career focussed on research in primary care and then in 2006 established the South East Wales Trials Unit and started to develop a broader research portfolio. In 2015 she was appointed to lead the merger of three CTUs at Cardiff and created the Centre for Trial Research and was the Director until 2023.
She is a Fellow and Chartered Statistician of the Royal Statistical Society and the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Society for Academic Primary Care and the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
About the Network
The UKCRC Registered CTU Network is a network of 51 Clinical Trials Units that have been assessed against key criteria by an independent international panel of experts in clinical trials research. Registration acts as a hallmark of quality, excellence and integrity and provides assurance to the standard of studies undertaken by Registered units. Our vision is for Registered Clinical Trials Units to be recognised as world leaders in the design and delivery of high-quality, effective, efficient, and sustainable clinical trials research. Through the creation of working groups, forums, and learning opportunities for member CTUs and their staff, and by engaging with key stakeholders including regulators and funders, we aim to: Develop and share best practice across our members: Improve the promotion of Registered Clinical Trials Units and to be a strong voice for Registered Clinical Trials Units
Contact regctus@leeds.ac.uk to learn more.
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