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GS21 1014 Design and Management of Clinical Trials

  • Course Director(s): Jennifer Litton
  • Semester: Spring and Fall
  • Frequency: Annually
  • Credit Hours: 4
  • Grading System: Pass/Fail
  • Prerequisites: Participants should have a basic understanding of medical terminology and human anatomy. Prior exposure to the drug development process or clinical research is beneficial but not mandatory.

Description

This comprehensive course offers an in-depth exploration of the design and management of clinical trials. Lectures will teach the basic research concepts and principles underlying the design and day-to-day conduct of clinical trials using examples primarily from cancer trials. Topics include the nature of disease and its impact on research protocol design, medical terminology frequently encountered in clinical research, methods to monitor response to treatment, rules and regulations governing human subject research, and ethical concerns related to clinical trials. Students will gain an understanding of the scientific principles, current regulations, and ethical considerations for clinical research, and will be provided with practicum opportunities in partnering departments.

For course information, contact Jonathan Aguilar at [email protected]