Centre for Evaluation and Methods
Lead: Beth Stuart
Deputy Lead: Boby Mihaylova
The Centre for Evaluation and Methods (CEM) specialises in evaluating the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and implementation of healthcare innovations, and methodology to support these evaluations. Our multidisciplinary researchers and educators work with patients and the public. Our vision is to improve evidence and methods for a healthier, better world.
The centre incorporates four units:
- The UKCRC Barts Clinical Trials Unit (Barts CTU) with expertise in cancer prevention and screening, rheumatoid arthritis, and cardiovascular diseases
- The UKCRC Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit (PCTU) with expertise in primary care, psychiatry, colorectal surgery, critical care, and orthopaedics
- The Health Economics and Policy Research Unit (HEPRU) conducts research on the economic aspects of health, healthcare and public health interventions and policies
- The Methodology Research Unit brings together a variety of activities aimed at improving the quality and integrity of health research through a better understanding of research methods
Our high-quality research has led to influential outputs and an international reputation in methodology related to risk-stratification, cluster-randomised designs and trials of complex interventions.
LATEST NEWS
Registration is now open for our workshop, co-hosted by Barts CTU and PCTU, 'How to be a great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials' on 27 January 2026.
More information and the link to register can be found here.
Speakers include: Prof. Beth Stuart (QMUL), Prof. Rhian Gabe (QMUL), Dr. Michelle Sleeth (QMUL), Tahera Hussain (PhD), Dr. Alison May Berner (QMUL), Ms. Rebecca Newton (QMUL), Prof. Steph Taylor (QMUL), Prof. Rupert Pearse (NIHR), Prof. Paul Little (University of Southampton)
These workshops are designed for both current and aspiring Chief Investigators of clinical trials, with a clear goal: to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in your research career.
Each event features expert guidance from experienced CIs and other trialists, interactive activities, and a collaborative learning environment.
CEM Showcase 2023
Our 2023 CEM showcase was a huge success! Please click here to view the presentations from the event showcasing the fantastic research our four units have been working on.
COLLABORATE WITH US
Submit a collaboration request here.