The R&D Department is pleased to offer the 'Introduction to Clinical Research at CUH' Training Course.
A two day in-person introductory course for clinical research professionals who:
- are new to working in a clinical research role
- have started in such a role on the Cambridge Biomedical Research Campus
- hold honorary research contracts or are CUH employees
Main components of day one:
Ethics and the law in clinical research
Research governance, including the role of R&D
Data and information governance in clinical research
Public Involvement and Engagement in Research
Introduction to Local Portfolio Management Systems (EDGE)
Costing and funding for NIHR Portfolio studies
Main components of day two:
Understanding and applying key concepts relevant to clinical research ethics, including HRA REC ‘approval’, consenting and recruiting participants
Understanding key documents and study personnel roles in research
Safety reporting in clinical research
Practical tips for screening and recruiting participants
The course is a joint initiative facilitated by the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre, CUH Department for Research & Development, Clinical Education Support and Research Team and the NIHR Cambridge Clinical Research Centre.
