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

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,
Strength & Balance Director, GCRC
Director, Graduate Programs in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training

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
Chief, Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, DPHS 

Dec. 10, 2008 - Vance and Elder
Clinical Trials: The Interface Between Industry and Academics 
Mary Lee Vance, M.D.
Professor of Internal Medicine and Neurosurgery
Associate Director, GCRC
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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