ICRIN is pleased to announce the publication of Clinical Research - Irish Situation Analysis compiled by Margaret Cooney, former ICRIN Coordinator.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the requirements for undertaking clinical research in Ireland. It describes the legal and regulatory environment and outlines the day to day operational aspects of clinical research management, including ethics committee approval, safety reporting, data management and quality requirements. It concludes with a summary of the educational opportunities and career paths available in clinical research. The report covers clinical research involving pharmaceutical products, medical devices and nutriceuticals as well as observational and epidemiological studies.

‘This is the first report of its kind in Ireland and will be an invaluable resource for those undertaking clinical research as well as those who are working to build Ireland’s profile in clinical research’, commented Dr Ruth Barrington, CEO of Molecular Medicine Ireland. 

Download a copy of Clinical Research - Irish Situation Analysis (PDF)