Celebrate International Clinical Trials Day on Saturday 20th May

The Clinical Research Facility at University Hospital Galway is marking International Clinical Trials Day on Saturday 20th May with an open day at their facility in the UHG campus.

The event is aimed at past and current participants in clinical trials and their families to thank them for their important contribution to research and is also open to the general public.

Educational stands within the Clinical Research Facility (CRFG) will provide information on Trial Concepts, Patient Recruitment and the ongoing work in the CRFG. There will also be stands with information on different medication studies and medical device studies and Stem Cell research, along with health promotion stands, including one from CROI. Principal Investigators working in the HRB-CRFG will speak about the ongoing research being conducted.

Music and entertainment will be provided by the NUIG medical school orchestra and the Cancer Survivors ‘Something to Sing About’ Choir and an afternoon of family fun is promised with children’s entertainment being provided as well.

Light refreshments will be served on the day and there will be a raffle with lots of great prizes!

Free parking is available at the hospital.

The open day runs from noon to 4pm and to register for this FREE event please contact CRFG reception at (091) 494-369.