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Travelling by Car

The CRC has ten parking spaces for patients and study participants, located directly in front of the CRC building. Parking here is free and you may be able to reserve a space by calling our receptionist on 01382 632287 with details of your appointment date and time. Priority will be given to Read more

Where are we?

Contact Information Clinical Research CentreNinewells Hospital DundeeDD1 [email protected]: 01382 632287Fax: 01382 740106 LocationThe Clinical Research Centre (CRC) is located on James Arrott Drive at Ninewells Hospital and has its own entrance, separate to that of the main hospital entranc Read more

What can I expect?

What should I bring with me? Remember to bring your appointment letter and a list of current medications.If you are having a long visit, e.g. a few hours,  then you can bring in something to help pass the time such as books, laptop or music player. The research team will advise you if there ar Read more

Research Imaging Facilities

Clinical Research Imaging Facility (CRIF) CRIF is located on the lower level of the CRC building at Ninewells in Dundee. We have a Siemens Biograph mCT PET/CT scanner and a Siemens Prisma 3T MRI scanner, with staffing provided by trained NHS Diagnostic Imaging staff, supported by specialist NH Read more

Public Information Point

Information Shop for clinical Research in Ninewells Hospital If you are visiting Ninewells, we have a Public Information Point on the Ninewells Concourse, where further information on clinical research is available. Please drop in and see us if you have any questions. If you would like to advertis Read more

What is GCP?

"Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is an international ethical and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, recording and reporting trials that involve the participation of human subjects. Compliance with this standard provides public assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of trial Read more

Strategic Partnering with Medtronic

The industry facing activities of the Academic Health Science Partnership in Tayside (AHSP) have been instrumental in building an innovative relationship between the University of Dundee, Tayside Health Board and Medtronic, one of the world’s largest medical technology companies Read more

2012

February 2012 Tissue Governance Arrangements within Tayside (17/02/2012) Following the publication of the recent Chief Medical Officer letter “Accreditation Scheme for the Collection and Storage of NHS tissue in Scotland” (SGHD/CMO (2011)7) there is a requirement for governance and spe Read more

The Opportunity

Among the areas where recent scientific discoveries promise valuable advances for patients, healthcare providers and life science companies alike are: Diagnostic & therapeutic imagingThe application of advanced cellular and molecular imaging techniques will revolutionize drug discovery & eva Read more

The Challenge

Traditional approaches to research and development of medical technology dramatically reduce the potential for innovation and the successful exploitation of scientific discoveries and novel concepts. Universities, life science companies, clinicians and healthcare providers need to provide the condui Read more