Welcome to the Clinical Research Facility
The Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a component of a successful Wellcome/Joint Infrastructure Fund bid. It provides a crucial facility for the translation of basic biomedical science developments into clinical practice.
The CRF provides a high quality clinical environment in which patients can undergo research programmes safely and effectively according to scientifically robust, ethically approved studies, including both clinical trials and other forms of clinical investigation.
Research carried out in the CRF is a balance of commercial and non-commercial studies in accordance with the terms of the Wellcome Trust bequest.
Research carried out in the CRF is a balance of commercial and non-commercial studies in accordance with the terms of the Wellcome Trust bequest.
Who's Who
CRF Operational Director: Kathrine J Craig
CRF Nurse Manager: Terese Morley
Clinical Research Nurses: Andy Davison
Emma Howard
Helen Maule
Emma Howard
Helen Maule
Clinic Coordinator/Administrator: Gill Maunder
Administrator: Louise Sullivan
Location and Opening Hours
The Clinical Research Facility is located on the upper ground ‘C’ block of the University Hospital of Wales, past the Post Room and is level with the Biomedical Sciences block. Access is via the concourse or the upper ground entrance, opposite the Welsh Heart Institute.
Upper Ground Floor C Block,
University Hospital of Wales,
Heath Park,
Cardiff,
CF14 4XW
University Hospital of Wales,
Heath Park,
Cardiff,
CF14 4XW
The following times are the regular hours of operation although these may change in response to the needs of researchers.
Outpatient Facility
Three consulting rooms, open from 08.00 hours to 17.00 hours, Monday to Friday, Bank Holidays excluded
Day Case Facility
Ten stations, open from 08.00 hours to 17.00 hours, Monday to Friday
Treatment Rooms
Two single rooms for any procedure, excluding those requiring general anaesthesia, bookable between 8.00 and 17.00 hours, Monday to Friday
