Improving Health Through Better Research With Primary Care

Primary Care Research Northern Ireland


Primary Care Research Northern Ireland (PCRNI) has recently been established to support research delivery in NI General Practice / Primary Care. Our growing multi-disciplinary team works across NI to help patients and healthcare staff get involved in Research.

 

Best clinical practice relies on having the best possible evidence – and this is generated through quality research. Over 90% of patient contacts occur in General Practice, making it the ideal environment to recruit diverse populations. This ensures that research truly represent real-world care, benefitting patients as much as possible.

Queen's University Belfast

QUB Cardiac Research Conference 2026

PCRNI joined the QUB Cardiac Research Group (CRG) and their partners at the Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN) for a day exploring the latest developments in heart health, research and care.

Sep 22, 2026

PCRNI team at TMED11 conference

TMED11 2026 Conference

The PCRNI team were out and about again attending the TMED11 2026 Conference ‘Shaping Future Healthcare with Clinical Research & Personalised Prescribing’ organised by C-TRIC, in the Guildhall, Londonderry 17th and 18th Sept 2026. 

Sep 18, 2026

Research Nurse, Érin attending the SHE Women’s Health Forum 2026

SHE Women’s Health Forum

Research Nurse, Érin Collins, represented PCRNI at the SHE Women’s Health Forum 2026 at Parliament Buildings, 9th Sept 2026. 

Sep 9, 2026

Research Nurses Érin, Marian and Kirsten holding bunches of Roses

Congratulations to our Nursing Team

A massive congratulations to our Research Nurses, Érin, Marian and Kirsten, on completing the Queen’s University course Delivering Clinical Trials: From Protocol to Patient.

Aug 24, 2026

Two female nurses standing outside a house with research equipment

Longitudinal study success: NICOLA

Our dedicated nursing team have exceeded our targets by completing 24 home health assessments for the Northern Ireland Cohort of the Longitudinal Study of Ageing (NICOLA), helping to bring vital research directly into communities.

Apr 28, 2026

Purpose of Primary Care Research NI


Our Mission

Realising the potential for clinical research through Northern Ireland Primary Care.

Our Vision

To be a thriving research community that maximises participation in high-quality clinical research through Northern Ireland Primary Care—research that is relevant to patients and their families and of benefit to all.

Our Values

  • Person-centred
  • Community-focussed
  • Collaborative
  • Open
  • Inclusive
  • Equitable

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