The 2024 conference theme was “Making the invisible, visible: addressing unequal access to clinical research”, which highlighted healthcare disparities and illuminated the invisible barriers that hinder diverse participation in clinical research. Challenging disparities in reaching underrepresented communities and explore innovative strategies for inclusivity.
Event Theme
Key Speakers
We had a strong line up of national and international speakers who lead the discussions around our contributions to and development of experimental medicine research, including:
- Professor Ivan Browne (pictured below), Professor of Public Health, and Social Determinants of Health, De Montfort University Leicester
- Professor Kamlesh Khunti, Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine and Directs the University of Leicester’s Real-World Evidence Unit and Centre for Ethnic Health Research
- Dr Alice Mortlock, Deputy Director, Research Capacity & Growth, Department of Health, and Social Care
- Professor Ruth Endacott (pictured below), NIHR Director of Nursing and Midwifery
- Dr Roxanne Crosby-Nwaobi, Lead Nurse for Research at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Summer School Topics
We had a fascinating eray of summer school topics this year, including:
- Level up! Harnessing the potential of games to enhance education in clinical research
- Making sampling simpler: A unified approach and guidance on NCVR costing for trial laboratories.
- The business of ATIMPs: Making the most of your infrastructure.
- Public and Involvement Impact
- International nursing showcase
- Research Advanced Clinical Practitioners and increasing clinical based ACP’s engagement with research
- Moving forward together: Inclusive Research in a CRF setting
- Clinical Research Practitioners: Evolving roles in CRFs
Key Information
Venue
Address: Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7TR
Gala dinner:
- Thursday 4th July, 19:30 – 23:00
- Premier Suite, Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium
Event Prices
Ticket for 1 day
£170
£170
Ticket for 1 day + Gala Dinner
£240
Ticket for 2 days
£310
Ticket for 2 days + Gala Dinner
£380
Programme
Please see links to further information below:
Payment Information
Our preferred payment method is credit card via the secure payment platform at the end of the registration process, however, we understand that this won’t be possible for everyone and so alternatively you can pay by invoice.
Supplier Name: GBS University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
For further payment instructions and supplier details, please access the registration guide.
Conference App
This year at the conference, we will be utilising the EventsCase app.
The app will facilitate the following activities during the event:
- Entering the conference
- Accessing the event programme
- Viewing and networking with delegates
- Voting for posters
- Booking staff group and summer school sessions
To download the EventsCase app, please use the following links:
There will not be a conference brochure this year, all information can be accessed via the event app.
We will, however, provide a PDF programme for anyone cannot access the app. A link will be added here a week before the event.
Hotels
There is no hotel platform for booking this year, so attendees can choose which hotel suits them best, however, we have been able to attain some hotel discounts.
Please see the Hotel List & Discounts document for promo codes.
Please be aware, discounts are due to end by the beginning of May
Parking
There are several car parks surrounding the Conference.
Please see options below:
- Leicester Welford Road Welford Road, Leicester, LE1 6RT
https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/leicester-welford-road/ - Odeon / Nandos car park, LE2 7LB
3 minute walk away from Mattioli Woods Welford Road - Oxford street Oxford Street, Leicester, LE1 5XQ
https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/leicester-oxford-street/
9 minute walk away from Mattioli Woods Welford Road - King Power Stadium, Leicester City, LE2 7FL
10 minute walk away from Mattioli Woods Welford Road - Bede House Car Park, LE2 7EJ
14 minute walk away from Mattioli Woods Welford Road
Posters
Many thanks to everyone for submitting your poster abstracts.
We are processing all submissions and will be in contact to confirm if your abstract has been accepted.
Any queries, please contact [email protected].
Sponsorship Brochure
Please see the 2024 UKCRF Network Conference Sponsorhip Brochure.
How to Register
Things to know before applying:
Are you applying solo or as part of a group?
Please have the details of all attendees you are booking for at hand.
How will your organisation be paying?
You can checkout securly by card using the Conference booking system. If you would prefer to book using BACs/Invoice then please follow the instructions in the registration guidelines document.
Attending day 2 of the Conference?
Please be prepared to book which summer school sessions you would like to attend. These can be changed at a later date using the Conference’s app on Eventscase, which can be downloaded on Android or Apple.
Further information can be found in the registration guidelines document.
To register please access the following link: https://nihr.eventscase.com/EN/ukcrfn19th.
Closing Date
Closing date for registration: 14th June 2024
