NOVA-CRU is the clinical research management unit of NOVA University Lisbon, established as a joint venture between the NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas and the NOVA Information and Management School. The mission of NOVA-CRU is to facilitate the execution of independent clinical studies in accordance with good clinical practices, fostering the development of an infrastructure to support researchers in conducting clinical trials. This effort contributes to the generation of relevant evidence with a tangible impact on clinical practice.
With expertise in areas such as clinical research protocol development, submission of clinical trials to authorities, monitoring and management, data analysis, and the construction of software tailored to the specifics of clinical research, NOVA-CRU offers a range of capabilities and experience to the academic, medical, and pharmaceutical communities.
NOVA-CRU operates in four key areas:
Clinical research management: Includes the initial approval phase with authorities, implementation and monitoring, and overall management of clinical studies.
Coordination of studies in healthcare units: Involves coordinating research teams in various healthcare institutions.
Data management and statistics: Focuses on the effective handling and analysis of clinical research data.
Training: Provides training initiatives to enhance expertise in clinical research.
