Clinical research workshop opportunities abound in April!

Clinical research workshop opportunities abound in April!

MUSC researchers have excellent opportunities this month to develop their knowledge base and hone their skill set for conducting clinical research. Two independent but complementary workshops are being offered on campus at no cost to participants – one on April 16-17 provided by Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals and another on April 24 co-sponsored by the Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Epidemiology, the Hollings Cancer Center, and the Department of Neurology. Additional information on the two scheduled workshops is provided below.

A date is to be determined for a third workshop on Phase I trials with devices and diagnostics; updates will be posted online at www.gcrc.musc.edu/workshop.2.shtml.

Clinical Research Skills Development Workshop

Date		Friday-Saturday, April 16-17, 2004
Time		8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on Friday 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday
Location		Solomon Classroom, Rm. 125, Gazes Cardiac Research Institute
Sponsors		Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals and the MUSC Office of Research Development
Description		This two-day workshop helps participants develop the skills needed to plan and execute clinical trials that are consistent with guidelines and standards from the FDA, the international Council on Harmonization (ICH) as well as Pfizer. It is designed to provide core skills to novice principal investigators and co-investigators on guidelines for pharmaceutical research and drug development. It is also useful as a refresher tool for "casual" investigators who have participated in clinical trials in the past. Continental breakfasts and lunches will be provided.
CME Credit		Participants can receive 20 hours of CME credit through the University of Miami.
Registration		To register, please contact Janet Johnson in the Office of Research Development, 792-5828, or e-mail johnsjn@musc.edu. Only individuals who are qualified to serve as PIs or co-investigators are eligible. An additional workshop designed for study coordinators is planned for the future. There is no cost, but space is limited; please do not register if you cannot commit to both days.

From Bench to Bedside: Taking New Pharmaceuticals into Phase I trials

Date		Saturday April 24, 2004
Time		9 AM to 3 PM
Location		Storm Eye Institute Auditorium
Sponsors		Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Epidemiology, Hollings Cancer Center, and Department of Neurology
Description		This one-day workshop features lectures by outside speakers and local experts on selected Phase I trial topics such as FDA rules, statistical aspects of trial design and analysis, dose selection, conduct and coordination, IRB issues, and role of MUSC's General Clinical Research Center and Clinical Trials Unit. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Registration		Register online at www.gcrc.musc.edu/workshop.1.shtml. Faculty, fellows and students are welcome. Space is limited; please do not register if you cannot commit to the entire day.