The creation of a new joint clinical trials unit based in Guangzhou's largest hospital is under discussion as its President visits the University of Birmingham this week.
The creation of a new joint clinical trials unit based in Guangzhou’s largest hospital is under discussion as its President visits the University of Birmingham this week.
A delegation from Sun Yat-Sen University’s First Affiliated Hospital, led by President Professor Shenming Wang, is meeting senior representatives from the University of Birmingham’s College of Medical and Dental Sciences to advance collaborative links between the two institutions.
Discussions will centre upon partnerships around joint clinical trials and translational medicine with Professor Michael Sheppard, Provost and Vice Principal at the University of Birmingham, and Professor Wang signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate future research and teaching collaborations.
The University of Birmingham has significant links in Guangzhou including its ongoing strategic partnership with the municipal government and its landmark Birmingham Guangzhou Centre. The College of Medical and Dental Sciences’ engagement with Chinese partners, such as Sun Yat-Sen University and its affiliated hospitals, is increasing as the country develops its capacity in education and research. The College also plays a pivotal role in the Guangzhou Centre leading research and teaching collaborations in areas such as translational medicine, large population studies in lifestyle and infectious diseases, and cognitive neuroscience.
The University of Birmingham has extensive expertise in the field of clinical trials and translational medicine. The Birmingham’s Clinical Trials Unit (BCTU) provides the scientific, technical and computing expertise needed to support clinical trial research from conception through to completion. The unit provides an open access consultancy service covering all aspects of trial design, management and analysis. It provides investigators with assistance to work up their ideas or pilot studies and help with literature searches, as well as advice from an expert multi-disciplinary team on the best clinical trial methodology.
