Clinical research plays a crucial role in improving health outcomes for patients of all ages—from new-borns to adults. It drives the discovery and development of new treatments, medications, and care approaches. At Liverpool Women's University Hospital (LWH), we are committed to making sure that every patient has the opportunity to benefit from the latest advancements in medical research.
Our dedicated team includes experienced researchers who employ a wide range of research methods, all supported by a robust infrastructure that ensures efficiency and integrity in every study we undertake.
Guided by the motto “Today’s research, tomorrow’s clinical practice”, our role is to manage and support the full portfolio of clinical research across LWH. We provide expert guidance, uphold the highest standards of research governance, and facilitate ethical, high-quality research that truly makes a difference.
Before any clinical study begins, it must undergo rigorous review by independent ethics committees and our internal research and development board. This process safeguards the rights, dignity, and welfare of all participants while ensuring scientific excellence.
We are committed to transparency and knowledge-sharing. Research findings are regularly discussed among our healthcare professionals and shared with the wider medical community through weekly meetings, national and international conferences, and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
All NHS organisations, including Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland, are expected to contribute to and support health and care research. This responsibility comes with a commitment to protecting your privacy and upholding legal and ethical standards.
The Health Research Authority and the relevant departments in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales oversee these standards. All research involving patient data is carefully reviewed by research ethics committees to ensure it is conducted in the public interest and with full respect for your rights.
