The ‘HRB-Trials Methodology Research Network (HRB-TMRN)’ is a collaborative initiative between a number of Irish and international higher education institutes and methodology centres. Its mission istostrengthenthe methodology and reportingof trials in health and social careon the island of Irelandso that they become more relevant, accessible and influential for patients and other service users, practitioners, policy makers and the public. This will be achieved through a programme of work relating to the methodology of trials and focussed on (i) support (ii) training and education and (iii) research and innovation.Please visitwww.hrb-tmrn.iefor further information.