Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard (MRCT Center) Information

The Multi-Regional Clinical Trials (MRCT) Center engages expert stakeholders from industry, academia, advocacy groups, non-profits, and regulatory agencies to take on critical issues in the conduct and oversight of clinical trials. We are a neutral convening organization associated with two of the world’s most respected names in healthcare and academia: Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard University. Working in the pre-competitive space, our multidisciplinary teams collaborate to identify challenges and deliver ethical, actionable, and practical solutions for the global clinical trial enterprise, with a focus on emerging economies. Our efforts have resulted in the implementation of best practices, greater transparency, and improved safety for research participants. Our Vision: Improve the integrity, safety, and rigor of global clinical trials Our Mission: Engage diverse stakeholders to define emerging issues in global clinical trials and to create and implement ethical, actionable, and practical solutions.