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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 Strategic Priorities

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

Updates to Canada’s Strategy for Patient Oriented Research (SPOR)

We are delighted to share a new report on behalf of Canada’s Strategy for Patient Oriented Research (SPOR), summarizing key themes that will help to shape the future of SPOR. As you know, between Fall 2023 and Winter 2024, SPOR partners including the Canadian...

N2 Cultural Competency Skills in Clinical Research Course now available!

This course is now part of the N2 base membership, which means all N2 members will receive it as part of their membership cost! Completing this course will provide the learner with 1.25 CE credits and take just over an hour. This course is delivered in the Learning...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today we observe Truth and Reconciliation. At N2, we acknowledge the lasting effects of Canada's colonial history on Indigenous people sand communities. We are dedicated to creating a more inclusive and culturally sensitive research environment. #NDTR
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New N2 Education Course on Cultural Competency!

We have a new N2 Education course on ‘Cultural Competency Skills in Clinical Research’ launching soon! Watch for details. The official launch is coming soon!

Help shape the next version of the N2 Clinical Research SOPs!

In 2008, N2 launched Version 1 of the Clinical Research Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Since then, the Clinical Research SOP Committee has thoroughly reviewed these SOPs every two years to ensure they align with the latest regulatory requirements and meet the...

Consultation from Health Canada

Health Canada has launched a consultation on its draft guidance document to explain the regulatory requirements for expanded access clinical trials, as they are currently set out in the Food and Drug Regulations, Division 5. Expanded access clinical trials are a type...

Renewal of Provincial Agreements

N2 is thrilled to share the renewal of the 2024-2025 BC and Québec Provincial Agreements! Since 2017, Clinical Trials BC has funded this agreement to support a skilled workforce for clinical trials, including 24 membership sites and an additional 12 community...

The IMPaCT Training Awards for the 2025-2026 Cohort are Now Open!

IMPaCT training awards facilitate participation in a 1-year immersive learning experience with assigned mentors and deliverables. The IMPaCT program is designed to give you the skills and network to design, conduct, and communicate about clinical trials with pregnant...
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N2 welcomes Dorothy Herbert as the new REB SOP Committee Co-Chair!

Dorothy has been the REB Leader at Interior Health (IH) since 2011. Her IH role includes: Managing research ethics applications. Supporting REB members in their roles. Leading the development of policies and SOPs. She also works closely with REB Administrators from...

French Versions of the REB SOPs Now Available!

We are excited to announce that Version 4 of the French REB SOPs is now available and posted in the N2 SharePoint Member portal. Thank you to CAREB ACCER and CATALIS Québec, Jacqueline Senych, Dorothy Herbert and the rest of the REB SOP Committee for their support in...

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