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What is N2?

Network of Networks (N2) is a not-for-profit incorporated organization and an alliance of Canadian research networks and organizations working to enhance national clinical research capability and capacity.

Bringing together trialists and clinical research professionals from across the country, N2 provides a common platform for sharing best practices, resources and research-related content to ensure efficient and high-quality research, integrity of clinical practices and accountability.

What Do We Do?

N2 has created a unique environment for clinical researchers to benefit from the sharing of “best in class” tools and the experience and expertise of others.

N2 education and resources are offered in various formats to fit your purpose and capacity.

Our tools include access to Health Canada-compliant standard operating procedures, a core education program, permission to contact toolkit, and guidelines for best practices.

How Do I Become a Member?

N2 is a national initiative that brings together multiple existing disease networks, institutions, organizations, industry, and other stakeholders willing to join forces to enhance Canada’s research capability and capacity.

Our network consists of 160+ organizations representing over 3,000+ clinical research professionals, from 200+ sites and across numerous therapeutic disciplines have joined N2’s initiative.

Join our network today!

N2’s four strategic initiatives are priorities for N2

National Voice

Position N2 as a National Voice for Clinical Research in Canada

 

Alliance

Shepherd a National Clinical Research Alliance

 

Advocate

Advocate for Peak Performance and Quality Outcomes in Clinical Research

 

Sustainability

Ensure sustainable infrastructure and capacity for N2

 

Latest News and Updates

Register for the 2023 N2 Eastern Regional Meeting!

Registration for the 2023 N2 Eastern Regional Meeting is now open! Register today View the agenda here.

Message from N2

The following message is shared together with Karen Arts’s family. With profound sadness, we share the news that Karen Arts has passed away. As everyone within the N2 community knows, Karen was the co-founder of N2, Chair of the Board of Directors for many years, and...

Registration for the Atlantic Regional Meeting is Now Open!

Register for this event Organized in collaboration with Nova Scotia Health Authority and the Atlantic Clinical Trials Network In-person event to be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia Detailed agenda and speakers to follow N2 members, please use your N2 member organization...

Register for a Conversation and Catch Up with CARA

Join fellow research administrators for a conversation over lunch or coffee to discuss current topics of interest in the world of clinical research administration. This session is free and we invite everyone to attend. Register Here

Volunteers Needed for the N2 Café Scientifique Event

As shared with the N2 Community a few weeks ago, we received a CIHR Café Scientifique grant. This project, led by the Clinical Trials Education and Awareness (CTEA) Committee, is to bring together People With Lived Experience as new immigrants to Canada to engage...

Save the Date for the 2024 N2 Annual Conference!

Make sure to save the date for the 2024 N2 Annual Conference. Networking sessions will be held before and after the main program each day. Check back on our N2 Annual Conference page for updates, the agenda and biographies of the speakers.

N2 Welcomes New Education Committee Co-Chair

N2 is excited to announce the new Education Committee Co-Chair, Suzanne Crowe, Clinical Research Facilitator at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Suzanne joined the Education Committee in early 2022. Suzanne is taking over for Committee co-chair Jasmine Grant....

Access the Updated Guidance for Health Canada Inspections

The N2 Quality Committee released their updated guidance for 'Health Canada Inspections.' The guidance supports Qualified Investigators and Sponsor-Investigators to prepare for the three on-site or virtual inspection phases: pre, during, and post! The information...

Volunteers Needed for the N2 Café Scientifique Event

As shared with the N2 Community a few weeks ago, we received a CIHR Café Scientifique grant. This project, led by the Clinical Trials Education and Awareness (CTEA) Committee, is to bring together People With Lived Experience as new immigrants to Canada to engage...

CIHR to Present at the September N2 Community Forum

Dr. Megan Bettle Executive Director, Clinical Trials, Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada will provide CIHR updates. The forum will include news and developments from N2 Committees and a special Community Kudos. We have...