The group provides opportunities for healthcare professionals to become involved in research and for existing researchers to access a network of skilled research support staff and wider patient populations.The group undertakes tasks such as:
- Provides help and guidance for studies to get onto the Renal portfolio
- Monitors the performance of Renal studies to ensure they are getting the right level of CLRN (Comprehensive Local Support Network) support
- Encourages patient and public involvement into decision making and management of studies
- Links into other national networks
- Works with Life-sciences Industry
- Raise the profile of Renal Research
"Kidney disease has a major impact on patient's lives. Kidney research is essential so that we are better able to prevent and treat what can be a debilitating condition. It is very important that everyone feels able to participate in research at some level and the national Renal Specialty Group seeks to support this."
Dr Martin Wilkie, South Yorkshire lead, NIHR Renal Specialty Group
“The Specialty Groups offer us, for the first time, a national approach to coordinating research in an ethically and practically challenging environment, offering great opportunities for clinicians to contribute to research at many levels. It offers the means of joining up the community, succeeding and measuring our success and ensuring that resources are available to support this important emerging area of research.”
Professor Tim Walsh, Chair, NIHR Critical Care Specialty Group
