Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU)
As one of only seven trials units funded by Cancer Research UK, we design and deliver clinical trials across all phases, sizes and locations. With our innovative design approach, we maximise outcomes from single studies or small patient groups, in cancer and beyond.
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Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU)
Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 2TT
General enquiries
For general CRCTU enquiries please contact:
Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU)
Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 2TT
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 8040
Email: crctu-generalenquiries@trials.bham.ac.uk
If you would like to collaborate with CRCTU, please email newbusiness@trials.bham.ac.uk
A Collaboration Request form will need to be completed for all new proposals. Please note that investigators will be asked to present their proposal to the CRCTU New Business Committee before any work on the project commences.
How to find us
The main offices of the CRCTU are located in the Robert Aitken Institute in the Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, College of Medicine and Health. The refurbishment of the Robert Aitken Institute benefited from a £1.8M investment by Advantage West Midlands, which is part of Birmingham Science City and from a donation of £120K from Children with Leukaemia. The CRCTU also has offices in the Centre for Clinical Haematology at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and at Birmingham City Hospital.
Finding the University
Instructions on how to find the University of Birmingham can be found at: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions/edgbaston-directions.aspx
Finding the Robert Aitken Building
The Robert Aitken Institute building is located on the Edgbaston Campus of the University, building B4 on the Edgbaston Campus Map.
Finding the CRCTU
The CRCTU Reception is located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital drive (Mindelsohn Way). Visitors are advised to approach from Vincent Drive and walk up the hospital drive. The Reception is located on the left approximately 100m from the road.
Parking
Visitors are advised to park on the North East Car Park Multi Storey Floors 1-5 (access via Pritchatts Road). Please note that this car park does not have a lift.
Charges are as follows Monday - Friday 08:00am - 18:00pm:
- Up to 1 hour £2.50
- 1-3 hours £4.00
- 3-5 hours £5.50
- 5-8 hours £6.20
- Up to 10 hours £7.00
Finding the CRCTU Haematology Office
The CRCTU Haematology Office is located in the Centre for Clinical Haematology which is housed within the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Trust Headquarters building located on Mindelsohn Way (off Metchley Park Road).
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