What is meant by a local network?
It is anticipated that any given institution will require the coordination of multiple services to successfully perform stipulated research. This is in addition to the internal interaction required between relevant divisions of Medicine. For example, some institutions will include participation of multiple clinical centers to gain the required number of potential participants. Others may need to work with affiliated practices or groups to assure an adequate patient participation. Such institutions will need to work closely in order to best identify eligible patients and implement protocols. A letter of agreement to document these relationships is required to demonstrate that a local network has been established to support the RCC application.
