National Institute for Health Research


National Institute for Health Research

A body created by the UK Department of Health (DH) to support outstanding individuals working in world-class facilities who are conducting leading-edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public. The NIHR works with key partners involved in different elements of NHS Research to benefit patients, society, the NHS and all relevant stakeholders. An extensive and dynamic NIHR Clinical Research Network portfolio of cancer studies is maintained in liaison with the main cancer funders, the NCRI Clinical Studies Groups and other research groups and networks across the UK.