Research collaborative
GAPRUKI
General and Adolescent Paediatric Research Collaborative in the UK and Ireland
A network improving outcomes for children and young people through multi-centre research into common acute and chronic conditions.
Our ambition
At least one linked member in every paediatric unit in the UK.
Founded 2016 · Open to clinicians, trainees, students, nurses and allied health professionals
Our goals
1
Set research priorities where evidence for care is missing, and seek funding for studies that address them.
2
Connect paediatricians and other professionals interested in research across the UK, Ireland and beyond.
3
Give frontline staff, children and families a real voice in how studies are designed.
4
Offer research training to general and community paediatric trainees and allied health professionals.
5
Work alongside PERUKI, the NIHR Clinical Research Network, the RCPCH and the BAGP.
What we’ve done so far
Since GAPRUKI was founded in 2016, it has run a research prioritisation exercise, helped design a trial and advocated for research funding.
2018–19 · Priority setting
A national consensus on research priorities
Acute respiratory illness
Febrile illness
Diagnosing UTI
Constipation in outpatients
Reflux in outpatients
Trial design
The BACHb bronchiolitis trial
The network helped design the BACHb bronchiolitis trial.
Advocacy
Making the case for funding
Advocating for HTA funding for research on severe asthma, reflux and UTI sampling.
Latest research news
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Multi-million pound trial to find the best treatment for severe asthma in children
Three medicines used to treat children who have severe asthma attacks will be compared in a national trial. Asthma is the most common long-term…
Get involved
Whether you’re a consultant, a trainee or a parent, there’s a way to help shape research in General Paediatrics.
Become a member
Open to clinicians, trainees, students, nurses and allied health professionals. Get updates on studies, conferences and training.
Monthly online meeting
Members can attend our monthly online meeting and receive updates on studies, conferences and training.
Patient & parent forum (planned)
We’re planning a forum for children, young people and family members with experience of hospital or long-term health conditions. Register your interest by email.