About us

What we do

CRN East of England gives practical support to NHS and social care researchers in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Bedfordshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, to enable more patients to take part in high quality research.  Our team includes doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, researchers and support staff based at hospitals, GP practices, social care organisations and academic institutions.

We are passionate about the positive impact clinical research can have on patient care. Through working together we can translate this passion into the effective delivery of studies within the region. 

In addition to providing funding to help NHS and social care organisations deliver research we also:

• provide support, such as helping with NIHR portfolio applications

• deliver staff training & development

• work to increase patient and public involvement in research 

• assist with data reporting

• promote your work both locally and nationally, across a range of print and digital channels

Read our Guide to the NIHR's Clinical Research Network in the East of England to find out more about what we do.

You can also take a look at our Strategic Objectives, including our current Health Inequalities and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion plans.