Wales Cancer Research Network (WCRN)
The Wales Cancer Research Network (WCRN) is part of the National Institute for Social Care and Health Research Clinical Research Centre (NISCHR CRC).
Our vision is to support today’s research to develop and deliver tomorrow’s best care.
Our mission is to increase the quality and quantity of people-centred research in Wales.
WCRN is working to:
• improve relevance by supporting high quality, ‘people centred’ research studies which benefit the delivery of cancer care;
• involve people by providing opportunities to participate in research and research development;
• increase capacity by providing a competent research workforce to work with the NHS to meet cancer research standards and targets;
• promote research as a routine and integrated part of NHS care.
Latest news
Minister launches Clinical Research Treatment Unit
23 May 2013
The Minister for Health and Social Services, Mark Drakeford, visited Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC) today for the official launch of the new Clinical Research Treatment Unit. |
NISCHR CRC video
23 May 2013
NISCHR CRC has launched a new video aimed at researchers in Wales. It describes the support we can offer, with real-life examples of the way this support has made a difference to researchers. |
NISCHR CRC activity in 2012 / 13
22 May 2013
Want to know more about NISCHR CRC? Here are some facts about our work in 2012 /13: |
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