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How to Be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials – New Workshop Date Announced

The UKCRC Registered Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) Network is delighted to announce the next in its series of workshops: “How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials”, taking place on 27 January 2026 at Queen Mary University London.

Feedback from the pilot series of workshops in 2024 was overwhelmingly positive, leading to an expanded programme for 2025 – 2028. The initiative has already welcomed over 160 delegates across five sessions, with four more currently planned for 2026.

All sessions to date have received CPD accreditation, ensuring participants’ professional development is recognised.

The workshop is designed to equip researchers with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as Chief Investigators, through:

~ Expert guidance from experienced Chief Investigators with a diverse range of backgrounds and specialties.

~ The opportunity to meet and gain insights from specialists at Registered CTUs, including statisticians and trial managers.

~ Interactive activities to develop practical understanding of the issues.

~ A collaborative learning environment that fosters peer support.

A key feature of the workshop is the opportunity to develop your own peer-support network, enabling ongoing collaboration and shared learning beyond the event.

For further information, and to secure your place, please click here.

Improved outcomes for patients and participants through knowledge-sharing and collaboration is central to the UKCRC Registered CTU Network’s mission, as outlined in its 2025 – 2030 Strategy:

“Our commitment to innovation and learning ensures trials are designed and delivered with excellence, maximising impact while minimising waste.”

This programme also supports the Network’s priorities to develop and nurture the CTU leaders of the future, ensuring sustainability and excellence in clinical research, and to provide an open and supportive environment across both CTUs and the wider research community.

Find out more about the Network’s Strategy for 2025 – 2030, please click here.