Key factors of clinical research network capacity building

• Published in: Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
• Main Authors: Guowei Li, Qianyu Wu, Yanling Jin, Thuva Vanniyasingam, Lehana Thabane
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: SciELO 2018
• Subjects: Capacity building; Clinical research; Network; Collaboration; Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine; RC955-962; Toxicology. Poisons; RA1190-1270; Zoology; QL1-991; Arctic
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40409-018-0152-0; https://doaj.org/article/e357b438699c4074b9449d28fd3c73c4

Abstract In general, clinical research network capacity building refers to programs aimed at enhancing networks of researchers to conduct clinical research. Although in the literature there is a large body of research on how to develop and build capacity in clinical research networks, the conceptualizations and implementations remain controversial and challenging. Moreover, the experiences learnt from the past accomplishments and failures can assist in the future capacity building efforts to be more practical, effective and efficient. In this paper, we aim to provide an overview of capacity building in clinical research network by (1) identifying the key barriers to clinical research network capacity building, (2) providing insights into how to overcome those obstacles, and (3) sharing our experiences in collaborating with national and international partners to build capacity in clinical research networks. In conclusion, we have provided some insight into how to address the key factors of clinical research network capacity building and shared some empirical experiences. A successful capacity building practice requires a joint endeavor to procure sufficient resources and support from the relevant stakeholders, to ensure its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.