This 10-session course introduces the basics of clinical research design, including: biostatistics, design of diagnostic and predictive test studies, required/desired elements of clinical trial protocols, the regulatory aspects of clinical research conduct and oversight, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and ethical dimensions of clinical research.

A certificate of participation offered to those who attend a minimum of 8 sessions and complete the required evaluations. Virtual classes will be held on Thursdays from 4:00 – 6:00 pm PT starting January 9 through March 13, 2025. 

Session topics include the following:

·           Getting Started: The Research Landscape

·           Designing and Conducting RCTs

·           Designing and Conducting Observational Studies

·           Design of Diagnostic Studies

·           Qualitative Research and Questionnaire Design

·           Research Reproducibility, Data Management, and Collection

·           Ethics and Diversity in Clinical Research

·           Developing a Clinical Protocol

·           Running a Clinical Trial

·           Trial Closeout