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09-01-2021
Red4Research 2026 marks the seventh year of this grassroots campaign to highlight the vital role clinical research plays across all areas of healthcare and celebrate those involved in the trials that improve patient care and outcomes. At its heart, Red4Research is a celebration of the collective effort behind clinical research, from the participants who make studies possible, to the trial teams who design and deliver them.
The importance of clinical research has been repeatedly underscored by the Department of Health and Social Care, who recognise that this is the best way to develop safe and effective new approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across a wide range of conditions.
Registered Clinical Trials Units (CTUs) specialise in designing and undertaking academic clinical trials that provide the high‑quality evidence needed to inform diagnosis, treatment, and care and improve patient outcomes.
This year’s campaign comes at a pivotal time in the UK research landscape. In April 2026, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Health Research Authority (HRA) introduced the most significant package of reforms in more than two decades.
The changes include faster assessment processes for first-in-human trials and the introduction of ‘notifiable trials’, a streamlined route designed to help lower-risk studies begin more quickly and allow modifications to be approved at pace, while maintaining rigorous safety standards.
Behind the scenes, staff working within Registered CTUs have played a crucial role in preparing for and implementing these reforms. Their ongoing collaboration with regulators, sponsors, funders, and participants is helping to ensure that clinical research in the UK remains both safe and impactful.
Across the Network, staff contributions continue to drive world-class, practice-changing research that benefits patients and their families. This year’s campaign offers an opportunity to recognise and celebrate that work more visibly than ever.
Find out more about the work of the Network and Registered CTUs here.
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