Our Partners
The North Midlands CRDC works through strong partnerships with leading organisations to deliver cutting‑edge research and bring benefits to patients across Staffordshire and Stoke‑on‑Trent.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM)
As the host organisation for the North Midlands CRDC, UHNM provides the clinical infrastructure, expert staff and patient population essential for delivering high‑quality commercial research. Through UHNM, we bring trials directly to patients, allowing faster access to new treatments and supporting the delivery of world‑class care.
Keele University
Keele University brings academic expertise, research leadership and translational science capability to our partnership. Working closely with UHNM clinicians, Keele researchers and students help design and deliver studies that combine rigorous scientific methods with real-world clinical practice, ensuring our research is both academically robust and directly relevant to patient care.
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
NIHR provides crucial infrastructure, funding and national research networks that support the delivery of commercial clinical studies across the UK. As a NIHR‑backed CRDC, we benefit from their standards, networks, and support to ensure our work meets national expectations for quality, safety and impact.
UHNM Charity
UHNM Charity supports our mission to deliver research that improves care for patients and the community. With charitable backing, we can enhance our research capacity, support patient‑centred studies, and invest in the infrastructure and people needed to grow a sustainable research culture at the CRDC.