UGMC Research Director urges stronger clinical trials to bridge gap between research and patient care

Prof Hayfron-Benjamin made the remarks on the sidelines of the UGMC Research Symposium, held under the theme “From Bench to Bedside: Integrating Research, Technology, and Clinical Care in Ghana.

Director of the Medical and Scientific Research Centre (MSRC) at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Prof Charles Hayfron-Benjamin The Director of the Medical and Scientific Research Centre (MSRC) at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Prof Charles Hayfron-Benjamin, has called for a more deliberate system to translate scientific discoveries into practical healthcare solutions for patients.

Prof Hayfron-Benjamin acknowledged government’s support for UGMC but said there was a need for stronger institutional and policy mechanisms to facilitate the movement of research findings into practical healthcare applications.