About Clinical Research

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The NIHR plays a key role in the Government’s strategy for economic growth, attracting investment from the life-sciences industry through its world-class infrastructure for health research. Together, the NIHR, people, programmes, centres of excellence and systems represent the most integrated health research system in the world. The NIHR is the research arm of the NHS.

Primary Care Research

Research is the way new knowledge is found. Clinical research (also called clinical trials or studies) is a type of research that is designed to test new treatments or ways of delivering care. When research takes place in a community setting, such as a GP surgery, dental practice or pharmacy it can be called primary care research. This research is concerned with the prevention of disease, new and innovative medical technologies such as a new drug, health promotion, screening and early diagnosis, as well as the management of long-term conditions. Without research we would not have the drugs, devices and procedures we have today.

Meet the Team

Clinical Leadership Team