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Welcome to the Children and Young People's Research Network Wales

Children & Young People's Research Network
 
CYPRN is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and works closely with the research and development infrastructure service, NISCHR CRC (National Institute for Social Care & Health Research Clinical Research Centre), formerly CRC Cymru.

The Children & Young People's Research Network is one of 17 Registered Research Groups established to promote research & development in Wales within NISCHR.

Aims:
  • Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of large-scale health research studies for children and young people that will inform policy and practice as it develops.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of large-scale research studies that will translate basic science into ways of aiding the health of children and young people.
  • Broaden the scope and capacity of health resources for children and young people, including the participation of children and young people in the research process. 
  • Help identify and develop new research into children and young people's health.
  • Raise the standard of health research for children and young people within Wales, the UK and internationally.

For information on joining the CYPRN email: bartone2@cardiff.ac.uk   

Latest news

International Clinical Trials Day
17 May 2013
International Clinical Trials Day will be celebrated around the world on 20 May 2013. 
The date marks the anniversary of what is regarded as the first clinical trial, carried out by James Lind in 1747. 
Meet our staff
17 May 2013
If you’re interested in finding out more about research studies, come and meet NISCHR CRC staff at International Clinical Trials Day stands in South West Wales.
Follow NISCHR CRC on twitter
17 May 2013
NISCHR CRC has launched its twitter feed. Follow us to find out how we’re supporting research in Wales to improve patient care @NISCHR_CRC 

Last updated: 17/07/2012