About the MRCT Center
The Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard (MRCT Center) is a research and policy center associated with two of the world’s most respected names in healthcare and academia: Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard University.
We function as an independent convening group to bring together collaborative multidisciplinary teams to identify expert stakeholders from industry, academia, advocacy groups, nonprofit organizations, and regulatory agencies to address critical issues in the conduct and oversight of clinical trials. We engage patients and participants throughout all stages of our work.
Our Mission
Engage diverse stakeholders to define emerging issues in global clinical trials and to create and implement ethical, actionable, and practical solutions.
About the MRCT Center’s Clinical Research Glossary
With over 160 definitions, including images and supportive information, the MRCT Center’s Clinical Research Glossary has been designed to support the communication of clear research information, along with tailored, shareable images to foster engagement and understanding.
This plain-language global standard has been developed in collaboration with CDISC to benefit research participants and anyone interested in developing easy-to-understand research materials.
Click here to view the glossary and related resources.