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 Richard Hellyar Emma Howard Helen Maule |
| Clinic Co-ordinator / Administrator | Gill Maunder |
| Administrator | Philip Baxter |
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
Phone: 029 2074 8251
Fax: 029 2074 2311
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
