UK Clinical Research: A Professional Awareness Update – 16 September, London

The Clinical & Contract Research Association (CCRA) is delighted to announce the latest seminar in its UK Clinical Research: A Professional Awareness Update series, taking place on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at the Royal Society of Medicine, London.

This prestigious one-day event will bring together senior representatives from the MHRA, HRA, and Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), alongside leaders from academia and industry, to discuss the latest developments, regulatory changes, and innovations shaping the UK’s clinical research landscape.

A Programme of Insight and Innovation

Chaired by Dr Magda Papadaki, Biopharma Innovation Strategist and CEO of CoreTech Sciences, the seminar will feature a diverse programme of talks, including:

• The Mobile Research Revolution – Dr Clare Grace, CEO, EMS Healthcare

• Regulatory Innovation for Advanced Therapies – Jan Mothes, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult

• Developments in Clinical Trial Regulations & ILAP Update – Dr Kingyin Lee, MHRA

• Pharmacogenomics: Time for Healthcare Adoption – Professor Sir Mark Caulfield, Queen Mary University of London

• UK Clinical Research Delivery: Going Further, Faster – Dr Alex Churchill, DHSC

• Key Updates from the HRA – Dr Janet Messer, HRA

• Initiatives to Enhance Clinical Trials in the EU – Dr Martin O’Kane, Novartis Pharmaceuticals

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The full programme is available on the CCRA website: www.ccra.org.uk.

Supporting Broader Attendance

In response to feedback from member companies, CCRA has introduced a special initiative to make this seminar even more accessible. Organisations wishing to send additional staff can now request a voucher code to enable colleagues to register at a 50% discounted rate. To request a code, please email mail@ccra.org.uk.

This new pricing model is designed to encourage broader participation, helping organisations stay informed while ensuring CCRA can continue to deliver high-quality events in prestigious and comfortable surroundings.

Registration Now Open

Registration for the September seminar is now live, and places are expected to fill quickly.

Event Details:
📅 16th September 2025
📍 Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London W1G 0AE

For more information and to register, visit www.ccra.org.uk.