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Health Research Analysis Forum

A new group is taking charge of the HRCS within the UK. The UKCRC Health Research Analysis Forum (HRAF) will oversee the maintenance and development of the HRCS, promote its use and facilitate the conduct of any future health research analyses. For further information contact info@hrcsonline.net.

Common Mistakes

A document is now available highlighting some common mistakes which novice users can make when coding using the HRCS.

Medical Research: What's it worth? Estimating the economic benefits from medical research in the UK

This report commissioned by the Medical Research Council, Wellcome Trust and Academy of Medical Sciences demonstrated major financial and social benefits from investment in medical research. The report also made a number of recommendations for future consideration, including the adoption of a standardised way of classifying research funding, citing the HRCS as an example.