UNIT PENYELIDIKAN KLINIKAL (CRC)
TEL: 09-557 2922
PROFAIL
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Dr. Fariz Safhan Bin Mohamad Nor |
Introduction
The Clinical Research Centre Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan Kuantan (CRC HTAA) Pahang has been operational since November 2003 as part of the Network of Clinical Research Centres of the Ministry of Health (MOH). The objectives for the setting up of CRC HTAA include: to cultivate a research culture among clinicians, compilation of information regarding all clinical research activities carried out in HTAA, and provide assistance to researchers. In the long term, CRC HTAA aims to ensure excellence and quality of clinical trails and establishing a centre of excellence in specific clinical areas. Among services to researchers include providing guidelines on application to conduct drug related clinical trials, procedures for getting grants, coordination with other departments and role as Contract Research Organization (CRO).
Vision
To be a leading regional clinical research organization in the east coast of Malaysia
Mission
To improve patient’s outcomes through quality and ethical clinical research
Objectives
1. These are the objectives of CRC HTAA:
- To strengthen research governance in the hospital and facilitate research coordination in Pahang.
- To communicate with research stakeholders including members from the national, state, and regional research committees, education institutions, private contract and clinical research organisations and trial sponsors.
- To facilitate the conduct of research and provide support for the clinical research activities in MOH facilities in Pahang.
- To provide training to strengthen research skills and encourage ethical conduct of research to MOH staff in Pahang.
2. These objectives as stated in CRC HTAA policy shall be communicated to CRC staff and the hospital and shall be monitored, reviewed, and revised accordingly every 3 years, or whenever necessary.
Function
1. To support and facilitate research activities in the hospital by providing:
- Updated databases of research activities – Industry Sponsored Research (ISR), Investigator Initiated Research (IIR), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certified staff and research publications;
- Research training and technical support such as statistical data analysis software;
- Research administrative support throughout research conduct from research planning until completion such as assisting in research registration, ethical approval application processes, etc;
- Facility supports such as IT workstation, and statistical software.
2. To assist in the registration of research protocol into NMRR (National Medical Research Register) and application of grants for research.
3. To participate in clinical trials and other research initiated or coordinated by the Institute for Clinical Research (ICR) and the Ministry of Health (MOH).
4. To promote research through capacity building in the following ways :
- Research courses and training such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Introduction to Clinical Research (ICR), Research Methodology and Biostatistics;
- Regular in-house Continuous Professional Development (CPD) lectures and continuous medical education (CME);
- Research consultation clinics to provide consultation and guidance on various research topics;
- Mentoring program for clinicians and other medical professionals interested in research;
- Encourage research collaboration with stakeholders – national and international.
Calendar Planner Training 2024
Course | Date |
Introduction to Clinical Research | 5-6 Mac 2024 |
Roadshow CRC | 29-30 Apr 2024 |
Basic biostatistic Analysis | 25-26 Jun 2024 |
Validation Questionnaire | 16-17 Julai 2024 |
East Coast Research Day | 20 Ogos 2024 |
Intermediate biostatistic Analysis | 12-13 Sep 2024 |
Good Clinical Practice | 8-10 Oktober 2024 |
Tatacara Pendaftaran Penyelidikan
- Research Review Form (CRC HTAA-B01)
- Research Application Form (CRC HTAA-B02)
- Appendix 2_Site Approval
- Continuing Review Form
- Amendment Application Form
Tarikh Kemaskini : 18 November 2024