Working with the ICR-CTSU
We work with researchers worldwide to develop our research and maximise use of our data.
Who we work with
Patients and the public
We work in partnership with those affected by cancer to lead innovative, equitable scientifically-rich cancer trials, develop underlying trial methodology and, by maximising use of participants’ data, gain further understandings of mechanisms of action and markers of treatment sensitivity or resistance.
International researchers
We work together with clinicians and other researchers, including laboratory-based and data scientists, to help formulate and drive clinical research priorities.
We also collaborate with national and international collaborative groups and other trials units to support and conduct research worldwide.
We work with individual clinicians located across the UK and in close conjunction with the relevant NCRI Clinical Studies Groups to help formulate and drive national clinical research portfolios.
We also collaborate with national and international collaborative groups and trials units to conduct trials within the international framework.
Our team of experienced statisticians, trial managers, data managers, clinical IT systems and administrative staff supports the full trial life cycle from initial discussions of trial concept, through design and development, day-to-day management, to analysis and reporting.
Areas of expertise
ICR-CTSU staff have expertise in the design, central management and analysis of clinical trials, including the following:
- Statistical design and sample size calculation
- Protocol development
- Preparation of funding applications
- Design of case report forms
- Development of specialist clinical trials IT systems
- Central trial management and monitoring
- Data and sample collection
- Data management and monitoring
- Quality assurance and regulatory affairs
- Analysis and reporting
We are always interested in discussing new studies that would fit within our portfolio. For more information please take a look at the following documents and then get in touch with the ICR-CTSU team:
Who we are
Our team of experienced statisticians, trial managers, data managers, clinical IT systems and administrative staff supports the full trial life cycle from initial discussions of trial concept, through design and development, day-to-day management, to analysis and reporting.
Data and sample sharing arrangements
We are committed to responsible sharing of clinical trial data and trial research samples with the wider research community to improve knowledge about cancer.
The availability of patient data and sample collections is vital for research into cancer. We oversee a large resource of patient data and linked patient samples generated from our clinical trials and recognise its potential to help address critical research questions beyond those in the original trial protocol.
We have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trial data and samples are shared within the terms of the consent with which they were collected and in accordance with relevant governance and legislation. We prioritise sharing for research projects of high scientific value and with due regard to the terms and conditions of the funders and sponsors of the original research.
Our data and sample access policy is framed around the importance of:
- Protecting our study participants’ rights and confidentiality
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements
- Prioritising access to ensure the optimal use of resources, especially depletable sample resources
- Fostering high quality research and collaborations
You can find out more about how to make an access request and how this is reviewed using the links below:
Data and Sample Access Request form
If you are interested in requesting access to ICR-CTSU data or samples please contact [email protected] for discussion with the relevant team.
Join the team
We are a multidisciplinary team of clinical trials professionals and applied methodologists and welcome applications from both experienced trialists and those early in their career.
Our comprehensive internal training programme, which supplements the ICR’s wider training opportunities, aims to equip our staff with the skills and knowledge they need for a rewarding career in clinical trials.
We also host PhD students, university industrial placement students, summer placement students and other short term placement opportunities.
Inclusivity and representation are important to us and the ICR has a range of forums to help celebrate and support diversity, including the Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Forum and LGBT+ Network. Having a diverse team also helps us to consider how to make our research as inclusive as possible.
For details of our current opportunities please visit the ICR’s vacancies page.
Training and development
Clinical research fellows and PhD students
We have a rolling programme of studentships with clinical fellows and PhD students embedded within the ICR-CTSU to gain applied knowledge of clinical trial development, conduct and reporting whilst working towards a PhD.
We have a number of PhD students working on a wide range of projects including refining methods for biostatistical analysis, assessing and enhancing equality diversity and inclusion and improving collection of patient reported outcomes.
Find out more about current PhD opportunities.
Find out more about past ICR-CTSU PhD studentships.
Clinical trial professional development
Our in-house staff training programme includes trial regulation and conduct training, specialist data management training and bitesize statistics workshops for non-statisticians. In addition to this our staff benefit from attending external career development training and events.
We run a regular series of research meetings at which we present our work and invite external speakers to discuss topics of interest to the wider ICR. Our staff can also access the wider programme of ICR seminars covering all of the work at the Institute, and benefit from the ICR training programme.
STEM outreach
We recognise the crucial importance of promoting the rewarding and varied career available in clinical trials to the next generation. We attend careers fairs at schools and universities and we are always looking for an opportunity to engage with students, particularly any which involve groups currently underrepresented in STEM careers. Contact us at [email protected] if you would like us to attend or speak at an event you are organising.
