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Rare Disease Clinical Trial Network @rarediseasectn.bsky.social · 6d

CALL OPEN

To support emerging and early career researchers in building pilot data aimed at developing an intervention and/or preparing for a clinical trial. We encourage applicants to include meaningful collaboration with PPI Partners in the proposal.

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Screenshot of the seed funding application page from the website

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HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · 2d

Our colleagues at Institute of Clinical Trials are hosting a talk by Dr Robert Califf, former FDA Commissioner & global leader in clinical research, on Where Regulation Meets Innovation on Tuesday, Oct 14 at 11:00 am in Áras Moyola, University of Galway.

HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · 8d

"Exploring the Future of PPI in Trials Methodology"

HRB-TMRN hosts its 2nd PPI Roadmap workshop, uniting stakeholders to embed PPI across trials research in Ireland."

Registration is free, but places are limited!

For more info, or to register see: tinyurl.com/2usmd34a

HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · 8d

“Shaping the evidence: your are invited to participate in a short survey on PPI demographics, engagement, and retention.”

Access the survey using the QR code below or connect with the research coordinator, Katarina Medved at: [email protected]

HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · 15d

The HRB-TMRN & UCC CRF are happy to unveil the schedule for the 9th Annual HRB-TMRN Trials Methodology Symposium - Trials That Matter: Pragmatism, Inclusion and Informativeness in Health Research. On 13th November 2025 @ The Kingsley Hotel, Cork. Register: eventbrite.ie/e/hrb-tmrn-9...

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HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · 29d

Join us on the 25th September at 11am (UTC+1) when Prof. Ben W. Mol, Prof. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at
@monashuniversity.bsky.social
, discusses 'Scientific Integrity of Randomised Trials in Systematic Reviews'. To register: universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · Jul 17

Workshop: Join us for a SMART Designs Workshop, with Prof. Kelley Kidwell. Learn how SMART designs support adaptive interventions & effective strategies in intervention development through real-world examples and practical design principles. Register at: www.hrb-tmrn.ie/training-edu...

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HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · Aug 11

We are delighted to launch a free online course in Randomised Trials and Their Role in Modern Healthcare!
- No prior knowledge needed
- It is at your own pace and takes approximately 5 hours
- This course is free to access on FutureLearn

Learn more/enrol at: www.futurelearn.com/courses/rand...

Understanding Randomised Trials in Modern Healthcare - Online Course - FutureLea

Empower yourself with knowledge about clinical trials and gain the confidence to make informed decisions about healthcare and trial participation with the University of Galway.

www.futurelearn.com

HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · Aug 8

We’re proud to fund this important new paper on ethical considerations in randomised Studies Within A Trial (SWATs). Congratulations to Hanne Bruhn and her co-authors for this crucial piece of work. To read the paper: link.springer.com/epdf/10.1186...

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HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · Jul 17

Workshop: Join us for a SMART Designs Workshop, with Prof. Kelley Kidwell. Learn how SMART designs support adaptive interventions & effective strategies in intervention development through real-world examples and practical design principles. Register at: www.hrb-tmrn.ie/training-edu...

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HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · Jun 30

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Anne-Marie Miller as the new National Programme Manager for the HRB-TMRN. Anne-Marie brings extensive expertise in clinical trials, network development, and research strategy. Please join us in giving Anne-Marie a very warm welcome to the HRB-TMRN!

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HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · Jun 13

We are absolutely delighted to see one of our PhDs, @ellenmurphy.bsky.social, pass her viva. Her PhD explored the vital area of costing, planning and communication of retention strategies in clinical trials. Congratulations Dr Murphy and supervisors Dr Frances Shiely & @katiegillies.bsky.social

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HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · Jun 3

Our colleagues at in4kids are hosting their general assembly meeting this Friday, to find out more about this important meeting or to register, please go to in4kids.ie

HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · Jun 3

Talks about trials methodology from the @rarediseasectn.bsky.social conference are now in our repository:
Platform Trials: Dr Leanne Hays
Study Within A Trial: Prof. Valerie Smith
Clinical Trial Designs: New Options for the Study of Rare Diseases: Prof. Jeffrey Krischer
hrb-tmrn.ie/training-edu...

Online Training Repository • HRB-TMRN

Online Training Repository Here you can view all of the recorded training material from HRB-TMRN events to date. All are freely available to view, we kindly ask that the source of these resources are ...

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lisa-fox.bsky.social @lisa-fox.bsky.social · May 20

This #internationalclinicaltrialsday it's fantastic to be posting about #GreenerTrials. It was a pleasure to work with the team on this animation. Watch to see how to make trials greener, without compromising health outcomes.

@icr-ctsu.bsky.social @icr.ac.uk @tmrp.bsky.social @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social

MRC-NIHR Trials Methodology Research Partnership @mrcnihrtmrp.bsky.social · May 20

See how we can enable lower carbon clinical trials without compromising health outcomes. UCD, University of Liverpool, University of Galway, ICR, the HRB-TMRN, MRC-NIHR TMRP & PPI partners, co-developed this video about Greener Trials. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbgG... #internationalclinicaltrialsday

Greener Trials

YouTube video by UCD Medicine

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HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · May 16

Congratulations to Linda O'Neill, Lydia Politi, Emily Smith, Emer Guinan & David Mockler on this important systematic review. We’re especially proud to have supported this work through the HRB-TMRN 2024 Summer Studentship Scheme. Very well done to our scholar, Lydia Politi, and the team!

HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · May 12

@uniofaberdeen.bsky.social & @edinburghuni.bsky.social host a 2 day Clinical Trial Management Course in Edinburgh on 6th & 7th Nov that supports the professional development of anyone involved / interested in clinical trial management. To register: clinical-research-facility.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-cl...

HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · May 8

Save the date! The 9th HRB-TMRN Trials Methodology Symposium is on 13th Nov 2025 at the Kingsley Hotel, Cork. Join us in the Rebel County to hear leading voices in trials methodology discuss the event theme, Trials That Matter. Stay tuned for speaker announcements & registration!

HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · May 7

Our 2nd webinar of the Autumn 2025 series sees Prof. Ben W. Mol, Prof. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at @monashuniversity.bsky.social, discuss 'Scientific Integrity of Randomised Trials in Systematic Reviews' on 25th Sept @ 11am (UTC+1). To register: universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · Apr 30

WEBINAR: Prof. Max Parmar, Director of @mrcctu.bsky.social & Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology will discuss 'Improving Health Faster: A More Strategic Approach to Randomised Trials and Meta-Analysis' on 20th Nov 2025 @ 1pm UTC. Register: universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · Apr 24

We are proud collaborators with @trialforge.bsky.social & @mrcnihrtmrp.bsky.social on PRESS which aims to develop protocols, and resources, to assist & encourage trial teams to evaluate the recruitment & retention strategies in their trials. Materials are available at www.hrb-tmrn.ie/online-mater...

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HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · Apr 20

From all of us at the HRB-Trials Methodology Research Network, we would like to wish all our colleagues, collaborators, and community a relaxing Easter and great success in scavenging for Easter Eggs!

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Rare Disease Clinical Trial Network @rarediseasectn.bsky.social · Apr 17

🧒 Calling all curious kids aged 7–12!

Our friends at The Kids Trial are running an exciting online project where children help design a real randomised trial and learn why science matters in everyday life!

A great, fun way to help kids think critically - join from anywhere!

@hrb-tmrn.bsky.social

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HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · Apr 11

Do you work in clinical trials & want to make them more inclusive? Our colleagues at the Aberdeen Centre for Evaluation (ACE) are delivering a 90-min online workshop in June on barriers & exploring practical ways forward. Date is TBC but register your interest now at forms.gle/xqwD3omcv9Xm...

Towards Inclusive Trials: Workshop to Explore Attitudes, Beliefs and Solutions

Thank you for your interest in taking part in this online workshop. The session will bring together people working in the design and delivery of clinical trials and health research to explore some of ...

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HRB-TMRN @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social · Apr 11

We're big podcast fans so we were very excited when our Director, @decdevane featured in an episode of 'Trials Methodology: A Podcast' with Ella Howes & Georgiana Synesi to discuss key insights into the foundations and future of trials methodology research: open.spotify.com/episode/69yL...

The Why – Professor Declan Devane

Trials Methodology: A Podcast · Episode

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