> University of Birmingham: Clinical Trials Unit
> Research Methods for Clinical Trials Course
> 11th - 13th September 2000
> 3rd Floor Staff House
> University Campus
>
> Background
>
> There is a need to train existing and potential clinical researchers in
> the
> design, management, analysis and interpretation of randomised clinical
> trials. The Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit has established a course in
> research methods for clinical trials which is designed to help researchers
> apply the most effective practical methods to answer key problems in
> clinical and other health care.
>
> The course will consist of a series of talks and workshops that will
> concentrate on the practicalities of developing and running a randomised
> clinical trial. Subjects covered include:
>
> * Choosing the question: systematic reviews and meta-analysis
> * Trial design: large simple trials and other designs
> * Ethical, regulatory and medicolegal considerations
> * Statistical analysis for non-statisticians
> * Protocol development
> * Practical procedures for running a trial
> * Computerised trial management
> * Critical appraisal of published work
> * Quality of life studies
> * Health economics
> * Funding and research costs
>
> Who should attend The course is designed to appeal to a broad audience
> ranging from those who have little experience in clinical trials to those
> who wish to widen their knowledge of the conduct of such trials.
> Attendance
> would be appropriate for:
>
> * Clinical researchers who are planning or running a clinical trial.
> * Medical staff involved in clinical trials who are interested in
> expanding their knowledge.
> * Statisticians/ Trial administrators/ research nurses/ others who
> wish to expand their knowledge of clinical trial methodology.
>
> Faculty
>
> Richard Gray (Course Organiser), Professor of Medical Statistics,
> University
> of Birmingham
> Cindy Billingham, Senior Statistician, CRC Trials Unit
> Stirling Bryan, Univesity of Birmingham, Health Economics
> Jane Daniels, Trial Coordinator, Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit
> Janet Dunn, Deputy Director, CRC Trials Unit
> Anne Fry-Smith, ARIF, University of Birmingham
> Peter Harvey, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Birmingham Oncology Centre
> Steve Harris, Computer Scientist, Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit
> Louise Hiller, Statistician, Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit
> Deborah Moffitt, Statistician, CRC Trials Unit
> Howard Shaw, Deputy Director, West Midlands NHS R&D Executive
> Linda Ward, Unit Co-ordinator, CRC Trials Unit
> Keith Wheatley, Deputy Director, Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit
> Sue Wilson, Research Fellow, General Practice, University of Birmingham
> Jackie Young, ARIF, University of Birmingham
>
> Cost
>
> Researchers from academic and NHS centres will be charged £320 for
> the 3 day course, which will cover registration, course materials, teas,
> coffees, and lunches.
>
> Enquiries to: Cathy Lowe, Course Organiser, Birmingham Clinical Trials
> Unit, University of Birmingham, Park Grange, 1 Somerset Road, Edgbaston,
> B15
> 2RR. Tel: 0121 687 2310, Fax: 0121 687 2313, Email: [log in to unmask]
>
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