Lincoln Clinical Trials Unit: A Rising Star in Community Health Research

Although Lincoln Clinical Trials Unit (LinCTU) was only established in 2020, it has quickly become an important resource for supporting trials and other high-quality studies. Located within University of Lincoln’s Medical School, LinCTU partners in studies that address local, regional, and national health priorities, with a special focus on underserved rural and coastal communities.  

LinCTU's commitment to excellence is evident in its comprehensive support for trials, from concept development to publication. Their expertise covers all stages of the research process, from idea development through to publication. The team comprises a diverse group of experts, including clinicians, statisticians, qualitative researchers, IT specialists, sponsor liaison, process evaluation, quality assurance, and systematic review. Leading this dynamic team is Associate Professor Zahid Asghar, Director and Lead Statistician, and Dr. Shihua Zhu, Deputy Director and Lead Health Economist.

Collaboration is a cornerstone of LinCTU's success. They have forged strong partnerships with other Higher Education Institutes and close relationships with providers of care, ensuring that research projects are closely aligned with real-world health and care needs.  

Looking ahead, LinCTU is committed to expanding its research portfolio and enhance its research output in healthcare innovation. With a strong emphasis on patient and public involvement (PPI), equality, diversity, and inclusion, LinCTU is poised to make a lasting impact on people’s health and care.

If you would like to know more about LinCTU take a look at their website. Teams wanting to work with LinCTU should complete their collaboration form.