Million pounds for NNUH to be spent on clinical studies
It's been chosen as one of 28 research institutions to get funding
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been chosen as one of 28 research institutions to be given a funding boost towards early phase clinical studies.
The million pounds will be spread over the next five years and comes from the Department of Health.
It's going to be spent on supporting research at the Quadram Institute and in the main building including in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
The Clinical Research Facility is already home to a host of research initiatives to aid the development of new treatments and improve patient care.
It brings together researchers from the hospital, UEA, Quadram Institute and across the Norwich Research Park.
Prof Kris Bowles, Associate Medical Director for Research and Dr Jenny Longmore, Director of Research Operations at NNUH, said: “We are thrilled to receive this funding from NIHR for the first time and we join a number of other successful and high-profile hospitals in winning this support.”
Prof Erika Denton, NNUH Medical Director, added: “The funding is a further boost to our Trust and supports our research strategy and vision of becoming a nationally and internationally recognised organisation, which inspires future leaders of clinical research.”
Prof Lucy Chappell, Chief Executive of the NIHR and Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department of Health and Social Care, said: “NIHR’s CRFs scheme has been a key force in translational research across England, helping to position the nation as internationally competitive in early stage clinical research.”
Minister for Innovation, Lord Kamall, said: “Clinical research has been vital in our fight against COVID-19 and in saving thousands of lives – whether through the rapid creation of vaccines or the identification of life-saving treatments like dexamethasone.
“Funding more CRFs across the country means we can continue to build on this innovation to transform our health service and ensure the NHS is able to deliver world-class care.”