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Research at our hospitals

For more information, please contact the Professional Services Team:

0300 422 5467

Email:

ghn-tr.glos.riprofessional services@nhs.net

Research means turning promising ideas or interesting theories into real benefits for our patients.

Research Trials

Information about our BOSS trial, Cancer Clinical trials and the BRAID study

Biophotonics research

The Biophotonics Research Unit's goals are to pioneer the field of novel optical diagnostics within the clinical environment.

Clinical Research

We are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and other studies ranging from testing new surgical devices to trialling new drugs.

Working in partnership

They are funded by the Department of Health to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Chief and Principal Investigators, all other research personnel who have been delegated roles and responsibilities and the staff of the R&D Department who have the function of research governance for our hospitals must adhere to this set of procedures when undertaking research.

National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR): Cardiovascular Research trial

Being part of a cardiovascular research trial makes me feel that I'm getting a little bit extra’ - Ann’s story

Rosie Crooks' journey from nurse to research participant in the EMPA-KIDNEY trial.

It has been 60 years since Rosie Crooks, 78, started her training to become a nurse in Gloucester.

Getting involved in research at our Trust

We are looking for patients and members of the public who would be willing to provide feedback on research ideas we are developing. We are also looking for people who would like to be involved in specific projects that we get funded, including co-production and feedback on the patient information sheets and consent form, as well as how we plan to run the study.
Information:

More information on research at our hospitals is available here (PDF)

Email:ghn-tr.glos.riprofessionalservices@nhs.net

Research OfficeLeadon House
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Tel: 0300 422 5467

Cancer Research TeamFocus Research Centre
Cheltenham General Hospital
Sandford Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
Tel: 0300 422 3445

Participant in Research Experience Survey (PRES) 2023/2024

Gloucestershire Evidence & Research Repository (GERR)

Discover published research articles and conference abstracts by health, public health, social care and VCSE colleagues across Gloucestershire

  • Connect - with others with similar interests
  • Create - new research projects
  • Collaborate - work together to improve care

https://gerr.openrepository.com/home

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