RCHT was selected as one of only 21 trusts across the UK to establish new research hubs, with the goal of accelerating research into next-generation treatments for patients.

Steve Williamson, chief executive, RCHT said: ‘We are incredibly proud to be selected by the NIHR as one of a handful of clinical research hubs across the UK. This new initiative will allow us to deliver cutting-edge trials to our patients faster than ever before, boosting our research capacity and helping Cornwall play a vital role in the UK's growing life sciences sector. For RCHT to be named as a CRDC is also a significant boost for our ambition to become a University Hospitals trust.' 

Bianca Mills, head of research and development, RCHT said: ‘Having a CRDC at RCHT will be a transformative step forward for our research in Cornwall, enabling us to drive innovation and deliver world-class research that directly benefits our communities. The CRDC will serve as a cornerstone for collaboration across the region, uniting healthcare, academia, and industry to address some of the most pressing health challenges. We are deeply grateful to our partners and supporters who have helped bring this vision to life, and we look forward to continuing our work together to ensure its success.'