Introduction to Clinical Investigation 
Fall 2008
Wednesdays 5 - 6 PM - All lectures in Jordan Auditorium Room 1-5 (1st Year Auditorium)

Presented by the MTPCI, this program is supported by the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC), the School of Medicine Dean’s Office and the Department of Public Health Sciences

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Sept. 10, 2008 - Richard J. Santen
Fundamental Principles of Clinical Research: The Transformation of Ideas into Testable Hypotheses and Beyond ...  
Richard J. Santen
Professor of Medicine 
Sept. 17, 2008 - William S. Evans
The Role of the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) in Clinical Research
William S. Evans, M.D. 
Professor of Medicine & Ob/Gyn
Associate Director, GCRC
Program Director, MTPCI
Sept. 24, 2008 -  Karen Knight
Literature Searches Using the Library's Web Based Resources 
Karen Knight
Research Librarian
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
Oct. 1, 2008 - Kelly Gurka
The Role of Non-randomized Studies in Clinical Research
Kelly Gurka, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Public Health Sciences
Oct. 8, 2008 - Walt Davis
The Ethics of Clinical Investigation  
Walter S. Davis, M.D.  
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Ethics
Center for Biomedical Ethics
Oct. 15, 2008 - Gina Petroni
Randomized Clinical Trials
Gina Petroni, PhD
Professor & Chief Biostatistician for the Cancer Center
Department of Public Health Sciences
Oct. 22, 2008 - Jason Lyman
The Clinical Data Repository as Research Tool
Jason Lyman, M.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor
Director, Clinical Data Repository
Division of Clinical Informatics, Public Health Sciences
Oct. 29, 2008 - Rob Abbott
Experimental Design of Clinical Studies: Role of the Biostatistician
Robert D. Abbott, Ph.D.

Professor
Division of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, PHS
Nov. 5, 2008 - Karen Schwenzer
Practical Tips for Working Effectively With Your IRB 
Karen Schwenzer, M.D. 
Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine
Chair, Institutional Review Board - Health Sciences Research  
Nov. 12, 2008 - Chris Ingersoll
Scientific Writing: Abstracts, Original Papers, Chapters, Reviews and Grants
Christopher D. Ingersoll, PhD, ATC, FACSM
Joe H. Gieck Professor of Sports Medicine,
Chair, Department of Human Services, Curry School of Education
Strength & Balance Director, GCRC
Nov. 19, 2008 - Eugene Barrett
Funding Opportunities: Federal, Foundations & Other.  Obtaining Grant Support: NIH Study Section & the Scientific Review Process
Eugene Barrett, M.D., Ph.D.
Useful NIH Research Funding links from Barrett talk
Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Program Director, GCRC & Diabetes Center
Dec. 3, 2008  -  Mark Conaway
Choosing Endpoints and What to do about Multiple Endpoints 
Mark Conaway, Ph.D.
Professor of Biostatistics
Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, DPHS 
Dec. 10, 2008 - Vance and Elder
The Interface Between the Biomedical Industry and Academics 
Mary Lee Vance, M.D.
Professor of Internal Medicine and Neurosurgery
Associate Director, GCRC
Responsibilities of the Principal Investigator in an Industry-Sponsored Trial
Lori Elder, R.N. 
Director, Clinical Trial Office
Dec. 17, 2008  - Evans, et al
Contemplating a Career in Clinical Research?  Opportunities for Training, the Academic Environment, the NIH Vision and Your Questions
William S.Evans, M.D.   Professor of Medicine, Associate Director, GCRC & Program Director, MTPCI

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