Courses and Events
Information and booking for courses and events run by Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility
We run a variety of face-to-face and online courses and events covering a diverse range of topics relating to clinical research.
See below for information about our upcoming courses and events and associated booking links.
Please contact us if you have any queries, are unable to find a course you are looking for or you would like to contribute to our programme: education@EdinburghCRF.ed.ac.uk
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Note - For GCP courses only, book by email as detailed in course information. All other course bookings must be made via the external ePay booking site as outlined above.
Upcoming Courses
Self-directed | Online (Xerte)
About
This course aims to help you begin your patient public involvement activities.
These are some of the topics we will cover:
- What is patient and public involvement?
- Ways of working
- Making Patient and Public Involvement work for you
- Challenges and how to overcome them
- Resources: where to find help and support
Tutor
Carol Porteous
Cost
This course is a free resource
Access to Bitesize Introduction to Patient & Public Involvement (link to external Xerte website )
09:30 - 16:30 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This one day online course is designed either for those who have not studied Good Clinical Practice (GCP) before or those who have studied it more than two years ago. It is presented as a practical introduction to the subject and consists of a mixture of short lectures interspersed with practical activities, culminating in a monitoring workshop. The monitoring workshop allows the more abstract concepts that have been discussed throughout the day to be brought to life.
While the principles of GCP that are covered in the course are common to a wide range of different types of clinical research, the course does focus on the drug trial specific legislation. However, it also promotes the ‘GCP-mindset’ needed to satisfy inspectors and auditors and would, therefore, be useful for all clinical researchers.
This ICH E6 GCP Investigator Site Training meets the Minimum Criteria for ICH GCP Investigator Site Personnel Training identified by TransCelerate BioPharma, Inc. as necessary to enable mutual recognition of GCP training among trial sponsors.
Course Objectives
- Appreciate the need for regulation in clinical research
- Understand the UK legislative framework for Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs)
- Be familiar with the principles and conditions of GCP
- Understand the practicalities of demonstrating GCP
***Please note, places are limited, and priority will be given to those working or studying in the Lothians
Cost
This course is free for students, academic and NHS staff based in Scotland.
***THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED***
To be added to the waiting list, please email the Education Core: education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk
(Please include: Name, Job title, Department, Employing organisation, email address)
09:30 - 13:00 UK Time | Seminar Room, Wellcome Trust CRF, Western General Hospital
About
Informed consent is the foundation of all clinical research. This workshop will focus on the ethical, legal and practical issues around obtaining informed consent from adults participating in clinical research in Scotland. It includes discussions about vulnerable groups who may require additional safeguards and also covers consent issues relating to the use of human tissue and data.
The workshop will consist of a mixture of short presentations and activities. It is designed for anyone who is involved in the informed consent process in clinical research involving adults. Please note: this course focuses on Scottish legislation.
Tutors
- Jo Merrifield
- Lesley Briody
Cost
- Student rate = £40
- NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh = £60
- Other NHS/Academic = £90
For industry rates, email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 9 August 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Informed Consent - Adults (Scotland) 23.08.2022 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 12:30 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This virtual workshop is for experienced research personnel who have completed an Introduction to Good Clinical Practice within the last two years and require an update.
By the end of this workshop, you will be provided with:
- Update on the changing UK legislative framework for CTIMPs
- Refresher of your understanding of Good Clinical Practice
- Opportunity to share good practice and reflect on your own experience
***Please note, places are limited, and priority will be given to those working or studying in the Lothians
Cost
This course is free of charge for students, academic and NHS staff based in Scotland.
To book a place, please email the Education Core: education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk
(Please include: Name, Job title, Department, Employing organisation, email address)
09:30 - 14:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This course will consist of two sessions:
Why do you need to apply to the Public Benefit and Privacy Panel for Health and Social Care (PBPP)?
- this will include the background legislation and principles covering the need to apply to the PBPP
- the remit for the PBPP application process
How do you apply to the Public Benefit and Privacy Panel for Health and Social Care?
- this will investigate the different things that need to be considered when filling in an application
There will be a further more interactive session where course members will be able to look at an application and see the criteria under which it was assessed for approval.
Tutor
Marian Aldhous
Cost
- Student rate (Matriculation card required) = £40
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian rate = £60
- Other academic/NHS rate = £90
For industry rates, please enquire at education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk
Book now: The Whys and Hows of applying to the PBPP 07.09.22 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 12:30 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This virtual session will last three hours, and will cover many of the practical aspects of information law likely to be encountered by health and social care researchers in the UK.
It will comprise a series of short didactic sessions, intermixed with workshop activities to help consolidate learning. All workshops will be based on ‘real-life’ examples. Workshops will be tailored to ensure relevance to different audiences.
Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions.
Attendance certificates will be issued to all those who complete the training course (usually delivered by email).
Target Audience
Any researcher or research support staff who collects, manages, handles or accesses information about people to support research activities.
It may also be relevant / of interest to Research and other governance managers. But it will not directly address all of their specific learning needs.
Members of research ethics committees may find the content interesting, but again this training will not directly address their specific learning needs.
Tutor
Alex Bailey, MRC
Cost
- Student (matriculation details required) = £40
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other Academic/NHS = £90
For industry rates, email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 25 August 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after that date.
Book now: Research, GDPR and Confidentiality 08.09.22 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 13:00 UK time | Online (Zoom)
About
**The course content and examples relate mainly to medical data**
This half day virtual workshop "An Introduction to Medical Statistics" is directed at those with no or only very limited knowledge of statistics who require a better understanding of how statistics can be used to describe and summarise data.
The level of presentation is very basic and examples will be used throughout to illustrate the procedures and concepts.
The content is appropriate for those who may need to critically appraise published (quantitative) articles. The focus is on interpreting rather than generating the results of a statistical analysis. Examples are used throughout.
At the end of the morning workshop those attending should be able to:
- Describe different data types
- Describe measures of ‘location’ (also known as ‘central tendency’)
- Describe measures of the variability (spread) appropriate to the distribution of the data
- Describe the features of the Normal distribution and the t-distribution together with aspects of their application
- Derive and interpret confidence intervals for continuous data and proportions.
- Distinguish between absolute and relative measures
Please note that this is a ‘stand-alone’ workshop, however you may also benefit from attending the workshop "Making sense of Numbers: Interpretation of Data" which is scheduled to take place on Thursday 22 September (0930-1300).
Tutor
Dr David Chinn
Cost
- Student (matriculation details required) = £40
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other academic/NHS = £90
For industry rates, email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 31 August 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Stats for the Terrified 14.09.22 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 12:30 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
- Monday 19th September 2022
- Wednesday 21st September 2022
- Tuesday 27th September 2022
- Thursday 29th September 2022
- Monday 3rd October 2022
- Wednesday 5th October 2022
About
This course introduces learners to key principles in research design and strategy, including topics such as: theoretical and epistemological foundations in qualitative health research; developing a research question; key qualitative methodologies; collecting, analysing and interpreting qualitative data; and rigour in qualitative research.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of qualitative research in healthcare practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of different theoretical and epistemological positions in research and its application to qualitative research (e.g. research design, methodological and analytical choices).
- Demonstrate a critical understanding and application of the main qualitative research methodologies used to gather evidence in health and social care.
- Critically appraise and apply key research methods used in data collection in qualitative research.
- Identify and understand the role of different sampling and data collection methods in qualitative research.
- Critically appraise and apply research methods used in data analysis and interpretation in qualitative research.
- Evaluate and critically appraise rigour in qualitative research design.
| Session | Date | Time | Content |
| 1 | 19/09/2022 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
Introducing Qualitative Research (Ontology, Epistemology, Paradigms) |
| 2 | 21/09/2022 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Introducing Key Qualitative Methodologies (GT, Phenomenology, Ethnography, Evaluation Research/Case Studies/RE, Action Research) |
| 3 | 26/09/2022 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
Part A: Designing a Qualitative Research Study Part B: Methods in Qualitative Research (Observation, Interviews, Focus Groups, Documents, Arts- Based Methods) |
| 4 | 28/09/2022 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
Part A: Mixed Methods Research and Complex Interventions Part B: Sampling (Types of non-probability sampling, size, recruitment) |
| 5 | 03/10/2022 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
Part A: Mixed Methods Research and Complex Interventions Part B: Sampling (Types of non-probability sampling, size, recruitment) |
| 6 | 05/10/2022 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
Assessing the quality of Qualitative Research Reporting and publishing qualitative studies |
Tutor
Dr Sheila Rodgers
Cost
- Student = £240
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £360
- Other Academic/NHS = £540
For industry rates, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
Please note there is a cancellation date of 5 September 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Introduction to Qualitative Methods 19/09/22-05/10/22 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 12:30 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This course explores what health data is available for research within the UK; how to access the data and the common misunderstandings that delay health data access.
Objectives
The course will provide the following:
- A comprehensive and up-to-date overview of what data is available for health research;
- A summary of the organisations that that provide data and the organisations that approve access to data;
- A round-up of the common misconceptions that delay access to health data.
Tutor
Alex Bailey, MRC
Cost
- Student (matriculation details required) = £40
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other Academic/NHS = £90
For industry rate, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 6 September 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Understanding how to access UK health data for research 20.09.22 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 13:00 UK time | Online (Zoom)
About
**Please note: The course content and examples relate mainly to medical data**
This half day virtual course is aimed directly at those who need to interpret numbers but have little or no knowledge of statistics. The content is appropriate for those who may need to critically appraise published (quantitative) articles. The focus is on interpreting rather than generating the results of a statistical analysis. Examples are used throughout.
At the end of this workshop those attending should be able to:
- Distinguish between absolute and relative measures
- Explain the distinction between confidence intervals and P-values
- Interpret the results of one-sample, unmatched and paired t-tests
- Interpret the chi-square test for comparing proportions
- Interpret an odds ratio
- Make sense of data presented in graphs
**We strongly recommend that anyone wishing to sign up for this course has already attended the "Stats for the Terrified: An Introduction to Medical Statistics" course, which is scheduled to take place on 14/09/22 **
Tutor
Dr David Chinn
Cost
- Student (matriculation details required) = £40
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other academic/NHS = £90
For industry rates, email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 8 September 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Making Sense of Numbers 22/09/22 (link to external ePay website)
St Leonards Hall, Edinburgh
About
The brain health summer school is a four-day interactive course designed principally for trainee and qualified clinicians, nurses and allied health professionals working in (or with an aim to work in) brain health and Alzheimer’s disease services. Post-graduate students with an interest in pursuing research in brain health and Alzheimer’s disease will also be welcome, as are those interested in increasing their general knowledge of research in this area (for example public health workers). Admission will be limited to 30 participants to maximise learning and networking opportunities.
An important aim of the course is to introduce participants to approaches outside their current discipline with a view to developing multi-disciplinary practice and research. The course will provide an overview of brain health clinical services and an exploration of the evidence base underpinning these. There will be a blend of lectures and interactive activities throughout the summer school to enhance learning.
Click below to hear Sarah Gregory from Edinburgh Dementia Prevention talk about what you can expect on the Summer School and whether it's for you.
- Video: Edinburgh Dementia Prevention Summer School 2022 - Outline
- Description of programme and who would benefit from attending event.
Programme
Cost
Standard rate = £275 plus £25 for optional dinner
Book now: Dementia Prevention Summer School 2022(link to external ePay website)
13:00 - 16:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This live online workshop aims to help you find your way towards the effective involvement of patients and members of the public in your research. These are some of the topics we will cover:
- What is patient and public involvement all about?
- Ways of working
- Making Patient and Public Involvement work for you
- Challenges and how to overcome them
- Resources: where to find help and support
The workshop provides an excellent opportunity to discuss involvement, engagement and co-production with actively involved patients.
Tutor
Carol Porteous - CRF PPI Lead
Cost
This course is free-of-charge for University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian staff and students (booking still required through ePay link below)
- External Student - £40 (matriculation details required)
- Other Academic/NHS - £90
For industry rates, email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 14 September 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: A Practical Guide to PPI in Research 28.09.22 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 16:30 UK Time | Seminar Room, Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
About
This one day course is designed either for those who have not studied Good Clinical Practice (GCP) before or those who have studied it more than two years ago. It is presented as a practical introduction to the subject and consists of a mixture of short lectures interspersed with practical activities, culminating in a monitoring workshop. The monitoring workshop allows the more abstract concepts that have been discussed throughout the day to be brought to life.
While the principles of GCP that are covered in the course are common to a wide range of different types of clinical research, the course does focus on the drug trial specific legislation. However, it also promotes the ‘GCP-mindset’ needed to satisfy inspectors and auditors and would, therefore, be useful for all clinical researchers.
This ICH E6 GCP Investigator Site Training meets the Minimum Criteria for ICH GCP Investigator Site Personnel Training identified by TransCelerate BioPharma, Inc. as necessary to enable mutual recognition of GCP training among trial sponsors.
Course Objectives
- Appreciate the need for regulation in clinical research
- Understand the UK legislative framework for Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs)
- Be familiar with the principles and conditions of GCP
- Understand the practicalities of demonstrating GCP
***Please note, places are limited, and priority will be given to those working or studying in the Lothians
Cost
This course is free of charge for students, academic and NHS staff based in Scotland.
To book a place, please email the Education Core: education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk
(Please include: Name, Job title, Department, Employing organisation, email address)
09:30 - 12:30 UK time | Online (Zoom)
About
Health economics is still seen as a bit of a dark art by some, but it is increasingly important in clinical research, funding applications and communicating the value of research. This session will introduce the key concepts behind health economic evaluation, the motivation for undertaking health economics in a climate of resource scarcity and describe briefly a few of the philosophical debates in health economics at the moment which are particularly relevant to early career clinical researchers.
Learning objectives
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Obtain a good overview of the major theoretical and practical approaches to health economics in the UK
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Understand the relationship between clinical trials and health economics, and between health economics and clinical implementation on the ground
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'Know what you don't know' - understand when and where speaking to a health economist might be valuable
Tutor
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Alex Bates
Hear from tutor Alex Bates what to expect on this course.
- Video: Intro to Health Economics course_video
- Outline of "An Introduction to Health Economics" course by tutor, Alex Bates.
Cost
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Student rate (Matriculation Card Required) = £40
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NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh rate = £60
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Other academic/NHS rate = £90
For industry rates, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 21 September 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: An Introduction to Health Economics 05.10.22 (link to external ePay website)
10:00 - 13:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
Are you applying for grant funding from a major funder or charity? Do you want to work with patients and the public on your grant application but aren’t sure how or aren’t sure how to evidence it? In this course, we will explore what grant funders’ requirements are in terms of PPI, when you should be seeking patient and public input and how and where to include PPI in the grant application. This course is for you if:
- You are looking to find out what funders such as the Wellcome Trust and NIHR expect in terms of Patient Public Involvement (and engagement);
- You want to know how to truly incorporate meaningful PPI into the design and delivery of applications;
- You want to know how to work with Patient co-applicants;
- You want to be able to evidence your PPI activities in your funding application; and
- You want to know what activities you should be involving people in.
Bring along a current application you are working on or a future research idea you intend to seek funding for and develop your PPI plan for your grant application.
Objectives
By the end of the course, researchers should have:
- A better understanding of where to involve patients and the public and what funders’ PPI expectations are;
- A plan for completing their funding application;
- A plan of PPI activities for their research project.
Tutor
Carol Porteous, CRF PPI Lead.
Carol will be joined by members of the CRF PPI Panel, who will provide a public/patient perspective on the themes discussed.
Cost
- Student = £40 (matriculation details required)
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other academic/NHS = £90
For industry rates, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 22 September 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Grant Applications and PPI 6.10.22 (link to external ePay website)
10:00 - 12:30 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This course is intended primarily for lab staff who handle human samples but is also suitable for research nurses and other staff who regularly process bloods, use centrifuges, and store samples.
University of Edinburgh clinical research labs that analyse samples from Clinical Trials of Investigational Products (CTIMPs) i.e. drug trials, must comply with the principles of GCLP and these labs are open to inspection by the Medicines and Healthcare Products regulatory Agency (MHRA).
However, it is desirable for staff in any lab, or area that handles and stores human samples, to be aware of GCLP and comply as far as possible.
Tutor
Scott Denham
Cost
- Student (matriculation details required) = £40
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other Academic/NHS = £90
For industry rates, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
Please note there is a cancellation date of 28 September 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: GCP for Laboratories 11/10/22 (link to external ePay website)
10:00 - 12:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
At the end of this practical workshop, you will have produced a first draft Data Management Plan (DMP) for your research project. You will understand the basic components of a good DMP. As this course is specifically for researchers involved in Clinical Trials, we will use the MRC template and guidance as the basis for this. Other relevant funders such as Cancer Research UK and the Wellcome Trust will also be briefly discussed.
The course will cover the following topics:
- What is Data Management Planning?
- Why does it matter?
- An introduction to DMPonline
- What data will be collected or created?
- How will the data be documented and described?
- How will the data be stored, backed up and secured?
- How will ethics and intellectual property be handled?
- How, when and where will data be preserved and shared?
- Who is responsible and what will it cost?
Upon completion of this course, attendees will:
- Understand the necessity/benefits of producing a DMP;
- Know how to use DMPonline;
- Have drafted a basic DMP that they can complete after the course.
Before the course, attendees will need to register on DMPonline https://dmponline.dcc.ac.uk/), as they will be drafting a DMP using this online platform.
Tutor
Kerry Miller
Cost
- This course is free-of-charge for University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian staff and students (booking still required).
- External student (non-UoE/NHSL) = £30
- Other academic/NHS = £90
For industry rates, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
Please note there is a cancellation date of 28 September 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Data Management Planning 12/10/2022 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 12:30 UK Time | Seminar Room, Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
About
This workshop is for experienced research personnel who have completed an Introduction to Good Clinical Practice within the last two years and require an update.
By the end of this workshop, you will be provided with:
- Update on the changing UK legislative framework for CTIMPs
- Refresher of your understanding of Good Clinical Practice
- Opportunity to share good practice and reflect on your own experience
***Please note, places are limited, and priority will be given to those working or studying in the Lothians
Cost
This course is free of charge for students, academic and NHS staff based in Scotland.
To book a place, please email the Education Core: education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk
(Please include: Name, Job title, Department, Employing organisation, email address)
John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh
About
The 9th Edinburgh Clinical Research Methodology Course is a two-day course providing a comprehensive overview of the methods and frameworks currently required to perform cutting-edge clinical research.
The course will consist of interactive lectures and opportunities for delegates to network with distinguished researchers, all of whom are recognised experts in their field.
Aimed at practitioners at all levels from all disciplines (medical, allied health professionals, nursing and midwifery staff and scientists) who have an interest in or are actively engaged in clinical research.
Provisional programme -
Follow the event on Twitter using #ECRMC22
Cost
Registration fee - £200
For industry rate, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 9 September 2022. Cancellation prior to this date will incur a £50 administration fee. No refund will be given after this date, unless your place can be reallocated.
Book now: ECRMC 2022 (link to external ePay website)
13:00 - 14:00 weekdays (UK time) | Online (Microsoft Teams)
About
This course is designed to provide practical guidance on all the steps involved in doing a systematic review from planning through to completion. This course will enable delegates to understand the process of how the systematic review is put into action and to complete a systematic review involving quantitative studies. The teaching will include online lectures spread over two weeks and some hands-on practice using a range of tools and resources that are available to help researchers carry out reviews. The teaching material will include themed examples spanning both clinical and public health research.
Note - you should schedule two hours daily in addition to the live sessions for the completion of pre-course work.
The course is suitable for those planning on doing systematic reviews and also anyone needing to evaluate and interpret existing systematic review evidence. Therefore, this course is widely applicable to researchers, healthcare professionals and students.
Please note that booking on this course closes on Sunday 16 October 2022 as we will be circulating pre-course work on 19 October 2022.
Cost
- Student = £160
- NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh = £220
- Other Academic/NHS = £360
For industry rates and information, email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 10 October 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Planning and Conducting a Systematic Review 24.10.22 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 13:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
A half day of interaction with Research Ethics Committee (REC) members and staff providing an insight into the NHS ethical review process.
Step-by-step guidance on the ethical review process including details on what to do before submitting an application, during the committee meeting and after gaining ethical approval. REC staff will provide advice on submitting the correct paperwork and their opinions on what information is required for a successful application.
Tutors
Helen Newbery
Lindsay Murray
Cost
***Free-of-charge for University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian staff and students*** (booking still required through ePay)
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian staff/students = £0
- External (non-UoE/NHSL) student = £40
- Other Academic/NHS = £90
There is a cancellation date of 13 October 2022. You will still be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Helping you to submit a successful Research Ethics application 27/10/22 (link to external ePay website)
Venue - P&J Live, Aberdeen
About
The Scottish Metabolomics Network Symposium is a nationwide meeting to discuss current work and challenges within the area of metabolomics. This event is aimed at PIs, post-docs and students with a focus on sharing knowledge, analysing and solving unique problems and educating and implementing training within this field.
The Scottish Metabolomics Network Symposium will be held on 03 and 04 November 2022.
Website for more info: http://scottishmetabolomics.net/
Twitter: #ScotMetNet
Call for Posters
If you would like to present a poster at the Scottish Metabolomics Network Symposium 2022, please download and complete the poster abstract submission form by 23 September 2022 and email to education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk
Cost
- Early Bird (payment received by 23/9/22):
- Early Career Researcher (ECR) - inc of PhD, post-doc (within 6 years of PhD completion), technicians and UGs = £50
- Researcher - inc of junior and senior PIs/researchers and facility managers = £75
- Standard Rate (both categories) (from 24/9/22) = £100
PLEASE NOTE: The cancellation deadline for this event is 04 October 2022. If you cancel after this date you will not be given a refund. However, if you can find a substitute delegate they can take the place at the event.
Book now: SMN Symposium 2022 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 16:30 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This one day online course is designed either for those who have not studied Good Clinical Practice (GCP) before or those who have studied it more than two years ago. It is presented as a practical introduction to the subject and consists of a mixture of short lectures interspersed with practical activities, culminating in a monitoring workshop. The monitoring workshop allows the more abstract concepts that have been discussed throughout the day to be brought to life.
While the principles of GCP that are covered in the course are common to a wide range of different types of clinical research, the course does focus on the drug trial specific legislation. However, it also promotes the ‘GCP-mindset’ needed to satisfy inspectors and auditors and would, therefore, be useful for all clinical researchers.
This ICH E6 GCP Investigator Site Training meets the Minimum Criteria for ICH GCP Investigator Site Personnel Training identified by TransCelerate BioPharma, Inc. as necessary to enable mutual recognition of GCP training among trial sponsors.
Objectives
- Appreciate the need for regulation in clinical research
- Understand the UK legislative framework for Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs)
- Be familiar with the principles and conditions of GCP
- Understand the practicalities of demonstrating GCP
***Please note, places are limited, and priority will be given to those working or studying in the Lothians
Cost
This course is free for students, academic and NHS staff based in Scotland.
To book a place, please email the Education Core: education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk
(Please include: Name, Job title, Department, Employing organisation, email address)
13:00 - 16:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This course discusses how to advertise and recruit patient and public members, organise your first meeting and how to keep your PPI group running successfully and sustainably.
- Are you struggling with where to begin in setting up a PPI group?
- Are you wondering how to keep an existing panel going?
- Unsure if a panel is the best means to conducting PPI in your research?
Objectives
- Leave with a plan for your new or existing PPI group
- Know how to create adverts and role descriptions for your panel
- Understand how to keep running your group and make it sustainable
Tutor
Carol Porteous - PPI Lead. Carol will be joined by members of the CRF PPI Panel, who will provide a public/patient perspective on the themes discussed.
Cost
- Student = £40 (matriculation details required)
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other academic/NHS - £90
For industry rates, email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 26 October 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: Creating and Running a PPI Group 09.11.22 (link to external ePay website)
Thursday 24th - Friday 25th November 2022 | Edinburgh Clinical Trials Management Course (ECTMC) 2022
09:00 - 17:00 | John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh
About
The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to the management of clinical trials, by giving an overview of the standard processes and legal requirements necessary to undertake clinical research. Made up of a range of workshops, practical tasks and lectures, these interactive sessions cover key topics including managing the setup and delivery of clinical research. Sessions aim to facilitate discussion, information exchange and provide networking opportunities.
The course is relevant to individuals currently involved in the management of clinical trials, including trials assistants, trial coordinators, project support and clinical research staff, as well as those who are new to the clinical research field.
Draft programme -
Cost
- NHS/Academic = £550
- Optional dinner on 24/11/22 = £30
- Industry = £1450
There is a cancellation date of 24 September 2022. Cancellation prior to that date will incur a £50 administration fee. No refund will be given after this date, unless your place can be reallocated.
Book now: ECTMC 2022 24-25/11/22 (link to external ePay website)
09:30 - 12:30 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This virtual workshop is for experienced research personnel who have completed an Introduction to Good Clinical Practice within the last two years and require an update.
By the end of this workshop, you will be provided with:
- Update on the changing UK legislative framework for CTIMPs
- Refresher of your understanding of Good Clinical Practice
- Opportunity to share good practice and reflect on your own experience
***Please note, places are limited, and priority will be given to those working or studying in the Lothians
Cost
This course is free of charge for students, academic and NHS staff based in Scotland.
To book a place, please email the Education Core: education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk
(Please include: Name, Job title, Department, Employing organisation, email address)
10:00 - 13:00 UK Time | Online (Zoom)
About
This course discusses why Patient Public Involvement (PPI) is particularly useful for the development of clinical trials and how it can help in the design of trials and in the recruitment and retention of participants
- How can involving patients in the design of your project improve the plans for your trial?
- What does the evidence tell us about the impact of involving patients and the public in clinical trials?
- Learn how recruitment and retention can be improved by the involvement of patients and the public.
Objectives
- Learn when PPI is most useful in the development of clinical trials;
- Understand what knowledge patients and the public can bring which could help in the design and running of your trial;
- Create a plan for PPI in your clinical trial.
Tutor
Carol Porteous - CRF PPI Lead. Carol will be joined by members of the CRF PPI Panel, who will provide a public/patient perspective on the themes discussed.
Cost
- Student = £40 (matriculation details required)
- University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £60
- Other academic/NHS = £90
For industry rate, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.
There is a cancellation date of 17 November 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date.
Book now: PPI in Clinical Trials - Design, Recruitment & Retention 01.12.22 (link to external ePay website)
We regularly offer courses on the range of topics listed below. If you are interested in any of these topics and there is no course listed above, email us at education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk, and we will contact you once we have new dates.
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- Helping you to submit a successful NHS Ethics Application
- Stats for the Terrified
- Making Sense of Numbers
- Informed Consent
- Patient and Public Involvement (various courses)
- Copyright and Licensing
- Good Manufacturing Practice
- An Introduction to Qualitative Methods
- Bite-size Practical Project Management
- A Realistic Introduction to R
- Research, GDPR and Confidentiality - what you need to know
- Preparing and Conducting a Systematic Review
- Mixed Methods
- There's an SOP for that! A practical guide to Standard Operating Procedures
- Data Management Planning
- An Introduction to Health Economics
- Literature Searching
- GCP for Laboratories
- Using EndNote to manage literature
Please note: we are not for profit: course fees are charged to cover tutor, administration and other costs associated with course delivery.
Industry rates are available for courses on request at: Education@EdinburghCRF.ed.ac.uk