Role of CCRep

For commercially funded clinical trials CCRep provides the following services:

• Support for CMDHB researchers with the planning and execution of clinical projects
• Interface between CMDHB, the Principal Investigators (PIs) and sponsors
• Assume legal responsibilities related to research activities on CMDHB premises
• Manage the risks associated with conducting clinical research
• Manage financial aspects of research activities

CCRep assists the investigator in the set up and management of the research study:

• Trial documentation and data
• Contract review and sign-off
• Indemnity review and sign-off
• Internal budgeting and financial management
• All internal and external approvals
• Sourcing research personnel as required
  

CCRep is the coordinating centre for commercially sponsored research being conducted at CMDHB. Figure 1 (below) shows the relationships between sponsors and Clinical Research Organisations with CCRep, CMDHB and the trial investigators.