2005-04-19
Medical Research Council selects MACRO software for its Clinical Trials Unit
InferMed is today pleased to announce the decision taken by the Medical Research Council (MRC) Clinical Trials Unit to purchase its electronic data collection (EDC) software MACRO. This decision has been taken after a detailed evaluation process and InferMed is naturally delighted that MACRO was selected above systems from other EDC vendors.
This development is of particular significance given that the MRC Clinical Trials Unit has managed and co-ordinated many trials that have had a significant effect on today’s healthcare. Since being established in 1998 the MRC Clinical Trials Unit has become a centre of excellence in clinical trials, meta-analysis, and epidemiological studies with the aim of strengthening and expanding evidence-based healthcare nationally and internationally
The MRC Clinical Trials Unit website (www.ctu.mrc.ac.uk) provides a range of information on the studies the Unit is currently pursuing in its own right and in collaboration with other organisations.
InferMed is excited about its MACRO software being used as the data collection tool that will underpin this programme and is looking forward to contributing to the hugely influential research work carried out by the MRC.
Andrew Newbigging, InferMed's Managing Director, said, “We are looking forward to working in partnership with the MRC and to the MACRO EDC technology being used on a range of MRC-managed clinical trials. We recognise the vital role played by the MRC in 21st century medical research and we are immensely proud to have the opportunity to be a part of their plans going forward.”
About the Medical Research Council
The UK Medical Research Council (MRC) (www.mrc.ac.uk) is a national organisation funded by the UK taxpayer. We promote research into all areas of medical and related science with the aims of improving the health and quality of life of the UK public and contributing to the wealth of the nation.
The MRC is funded by the UK Government and receives an annual Grant in aid from Parliament via the Office of Science and Technology, which is now part of the Department of Trade and Industry.
Working through its Council, scientific boards, and committees, the MRC is independent in its choice of which research to support. It does however work in close partnership with Health Departments, other Research Councils, industry and others to identify and respond to current and future health needs.
Since it was established in 1913, the MRC has been responsible for many of the most significant discoveries and achievements in medicine in the UK and indeed the world. The MRC continues to build on its past achievements, engaging in new research initiatives to address the major health challenges of the 21st century.
