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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 - 12:30 UK Time    |    Online (Zoom)

About  

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are key tools in any quality management system. In clinical research, they can help to protect the safety of participants and the integrity of data by ensuring that essential processes are performed correctly and consistently every time. Well written and managed SOPs can enhance the quality, efficiency and credibility of a research project. However, get them wrong and they can quickly become more of a hindrance than a help!  This half-day course is designed for anyone who is involved in writing or managing SOPs in a clinical research setting. In addition to short presentations, the course includes a significant practical component, offering attendees the chance to practice and hone their SOP writing skills.  

Tutor 

• James Gibson 

Cost 

• Student rate (Matriculation Card Required) = £40 

• NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh rate = £60 

• Other academic/NHS rate = £90 

Contact us at education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk for industry rates.

There is a cancellation date of 18 January 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date. 

*** THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED ***     Please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk if you would like us to add you to the waiting list

10:00 - 13:00  UK time    |    Online (Zoom)

About

This online course is intended for people who are running their own panels and PPI events remotely and trying to continue to include patient and public perspectives in research and research activities, while unable to meet face to face.

The course will cover what has worked from our experience over the past 18 months and how to try and keep morale going. We will also have guest speakers talking about their experiences of remote working over the past 18 months and how this has been achieved. We will also discuss practical applications and practical aspects while working remotely.

Tutor

Carol Porteous  - Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Advisor, Edinburgh CRF

Cost

• Student rate (matriculation card required) = £40
• NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh = £60
• Other NHS/Academic = £90

For industry rates, enquire at education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.

There is a cancellation date of 19 January 2022.  You will be charged if you cancel after this date. 

Book now:  Doing PPI Virtually  02.02.2022   (link to external ePay website)

09:30 – 12:30  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
• NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh rate = £60
• Other NHS/Academic = £90

For industry rates, enquire at education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk

There is a cancellation date of 20 January 2022.   You will be charged if you cancel after this date.

Book now:  Whys and Hows of applying to the Public Benefit and Privacy Panel  03.02.22  (link to external ePay website)​​​

14:00 - 15:00  UK time    |    Online (Zoom)

About

This course introduces strategies for efficient and focused literature searching, using databases such as PubMed for practical work.  We will cover: structuring a search topic; which database to choose; using different searching techniques for different situations; subject headings; Boolean operators; citation tracking; adjustments for narrowing or broadening a search; managing your search records.

This course will be delivered online, with both asynchronous and synchronous elements. Course materials will be made available comprising recordings and self-paced activities, followed by a live session with the tutors.

Tutors

Marshall Dozier and Ruth Jenkins

Cost

• **This course is free for NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh staff/students ** (Booking still required)
• External student rate (external to UoE/NHS Lothian) = £10
• External to NHS Lothian / UoE = £20

For industry rates, enquire at education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk

There is a cancellation date of 25 January 2022.   You will be charged if you cancel after this date.

Book now: Literature Searching for clinical researchers 08/02/2022 (link to external ePay website)

09:30 - 13:00  UK time   |    Online (Zoom)

About

In the first part of this session, we will focus on HOW to prepare your speech. We will talk about effective ways to plan and design your speech and then we will move on to supporting the speech with visual aids. Finally, we will discuss the Q&A part of the speech and how to better deal with difficult questions. 

In the second part of this session, we will discuss HOW to prepare yourself. We will talk about stage fright and ways to control it; we will discuss ways to remember your speech and we will talk about the use of voice and movement to enhance and better communicate your speech.

In the third part of the session, you will have the opportunity to practice your speech and receive feedback. You will also have the opportunity to watch and evaluate other speeches.

Learning outcomes

After this session, you will be able to

Part 1: HOW TO PREPARE A SPEECH

• Design speeches for the medium of sound
• Invent clear speech outlines
• Design an introduction and a conclusion
• Develop key point speeches
• Explain research clearly 
• Use Storytelling to communicate your message
• Build a successful presentation deck of slides
• Deal with the Q&A session after the speech

Part 2: HOW TO PREPARE YOURSELF

• Tackle Public speaking apprehension 

• Memorise a speech
• Use notes effectively

• Define verbal and non-verbal communication techniques 

Part 3: PERFORM YOUR SPEECH

• Use your voice effectively to improve your delivery
• Use your movement to enhance the speech
• Receive and give feedback

Tutor

Emmanouela Theodoratou

Cost

• Student (matriculation number and expiry date required) = £40
• 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 26 January 2022.  You will be charged if you cancel after this date.

Book now:  An Introduction to Public Speaking 09.02.22  (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)

14:00 - 15:00  UK Time    |    Online (Zoom)

About

EndNote is used for managing bibliographic references and is available for Windows and Macintosh. This is an introductory course aimed at getting you started in using EndNote. The course topics include: Importing and organising references; using EndNote to insert citations in word documents and generate bibliographies; differences between the desktop and web versions of EndNote; tips for efficient management of bibliographic sources; tips for quoting, paraphrasing, note-taking, and other practices to avoid plagiarism.

​​​​​​Tutors

Marshall Dozier 

Ruth Jenkins

Cost

• **This course is free of charge to NHS Lothian and UoE staff and students (matriculation number and expiry date required)**   (booking still required)
• External student rate (external to UoE/NHS Lothian) = £10
• External to NHS Lothian / UoE = £20

For industry rates, enquire at education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk

There is a cancellation date of 01 February 2022.   You will be charged if you cancel after this date.

Book now:  EndNote  15.02.22  (link to external ePay website)

09:30 - 13:00  UK Time    |    Online (Zoom)

About

A half day of interaction with Research Ethic 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

• Lindsay Murray
• Helen Newbery

Cost

**This course is free of charge for University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian staff and students.**    (booking still required)

• Student rate (External to University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian) = £40
• Other Academic/NHS rate (External to University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian) = £90

There is a cancellation date of 8 February 2022.  You will be charged if you cancel after this date.

Book now:   Helping you to submit a successful NHS Research Ethics application 22.02.22  (link to external ePay website)

09:30 - 13:00  UK Time   |    Online (Zoom)

About

Informed consent is the foundation of all clinical research.  This online 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, delivered via Zoom, 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
• Steve McSwiggan

Cost

• Student rate (Matriculation Card Required) = £40
• NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh rate = £60
• Other academic/NHS rate = £90

There is a cancellation date of 10 February 2022.  You will be charged if you cancel after this date.

Book now:  Informed Consent in Clinical Research - Adults (Scotland)  24.02.22  (link to external ePay site)

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. 

To book a place, please email the Education Core: education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk  

(Please include:  Name, Job title, Department, Employing organisation)

09:30 - 12:30  UK Time    |    Online (Zoom)

About

This 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.

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 (matric details required) = £40
• NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh = £60
• Other NHS/Academic = £90

For industry rates, enquire Education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk

There is a cancellation date of 16 February 2022.  You will be charged if you cancel after this date.

Book now:  Research, GDPR and Confidentiality - what you need to know  02/03/2022   (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 - Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Advisor from Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility (CRF).

Carol will be joined by members of the CRF PPI Panel, who will provide a public/patient perspective on the themes discussed.

Cost

• Student rate (matriculation card required) = £40
• NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh = £60
• Other NHS/Academic = £90

For industry rates, enquire at education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.

There is a cancellation date of 17 February 2022.  You will be charged if you cancel after this date. 

Book now:  Grant Applications and PPI  03.03.22  (link to external ePay website)

13:00 - 14:00 Weekdays  (UK Time)    |    Online (Teams)

About

This online 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.

We have designed the course spread thinly over two weeks to minimise the amount of live online content delivered in one go as this can be quite hard work. Organised this way, the course gives delegates a better opportunity to work on small tasks and learning relevant to all the sequential steps of the systematic review process.

The learning content will be released in advance for completion before attending the live, interactive sessions on each of the weekdays between 1300-1400 hrs.  In order to be able to fully participate in and benefit from the course, you should schedule two hours each day 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.

Course Leads

Anne Martin

Dave Saunders

Cost

• Student = £160
• University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian = £220
• Other Academic/NHS = £360

For industry rates - enquire education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk

There is a cancellation date of 21 February 2022.  You will be charged if you cancel after this date.

Book now:  Planning and Conducting a Systematic Review  7-18/3/22  (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 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 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. 

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 Wednesday 16 March 2022 (09:30-13:00). 

Course Tutor 

Dr David Chinn.  Dr Chinn is not a statistician but an epidemiologist with a working knowledge of stats. 

Cost 

• Student rate (Matriculation Card Required) = £40 

• NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh rate = £60 

• Other academic/NHS rate = £90 ​​

• For industry rates, enquire at education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk. 

There is a cancellation date of 23 February 2022.  You will be charged if you cancel after this date.

Book now:  Stats for the Terrified: An Introduction to Medical Statistics  09.03.22  (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, you should have also attended the Stats for the Terrified: Introduction to Medical Statistics course. The Introduction to Medical Statistics is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 9th March 2022 (09:30-13:00) ** 

Course Tutor  

David Chinn.

Dr Chinn is not a statistician but an epidemiologist with a working knowledge of medical statistics. 

Cost 

• Student rate (Matriculation Card Required) = £40 

• NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh rate = £60 

• Other academic/NHS rate = £90  

• For industry rates - enquire at education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.

There is a cancellation date of 2 March 2022. You will be charged if you cancel after this date. 

Book now:  Making Sense of Numbers: Interpretation of Data  16.03.22   (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)

14:00 - 15:30 UK Time    |    Online (Zoom)

This session will be run over four days, all from 1400-1530 hrs

About

This introductory level project management course aims to de-mystify the world of project management, focusing on the practical skills, tools and techniques to help you successfully plan and deliver your clinical research projects. 

Delivered as 4 x 1.5 hour live online sessions via Zoom, each focussing on a different aspect of project management. Each session consists of presented material on standard project management techniques, combined with breakout rooms, where you will discuss the techniques covered in the context of the world of clinical research. 

No prior knowledge of project management is required. 

The sessions are delivered by the Project Management Office (PMO) in the University of Edinburgh’s Information Services Group. 

Learning objectives 

By the end of this course, you will have learned about: - 

• The project lifecycle, and the key factors that influence project success; 

• The role of the project manager, and the skills required; 

• How to clearly define your project, setting it up for the best chance of success; 

• How to construct a robust and realistic project plan;  

• Some of the tools that are available to help you organise, and document your project; 

• How to evaluate and manage risks, issues and changes to scope as your project progresses; 

• How to identify your stakeholders, understand their needs; and manage their expectations;  

• Developing a communications plan;  

• The importance of project roles and responsibilities; 

• The need for effective project governance and regular project monitoring and reporting; 

• How to learn from lessons identified at the completion of a project.  

Pre-work 

There is no pre-work required other than to gather your thoughts about research projects that you have been involved in and to be prepared to share your experiences in the breakout room discussions. For example: - 

• What went well (or not so well) in terms of planning and managing the project? 

• Did everyone on the team know what was expected of them and when? 

• What challenges did you face along the way? 

Post-work 

There is no compulsory post-work work required, though a short list of optional additional reading/watching will be supplied for those wishing to further explore the world of project management.  

Course Outline

Tutor

Dawn Holmes

Cost

***This course is free to NHS Lothian and UoE staff and students (matriculation number and expiry date required)***   (booking still required)

• NHSL/UoE staff/students - £0

• External students rate (external to UoE/NHSL) - £80 

• Other academic/NHS rate - £180 

There is a cancellation date of  8 March 2022.  You will be charged if you cancel after this date. 

***THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED***

To be added to the waiting list, please email:  education@EdinburghCRF.ed.ac.uk.

13:00 - 16:00  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 number and expiry date required) = £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 March 2022.  You will be charged if you cancel after this date.

Book now:  Understanding how to access UK health data for research  23/03/22   (link to external ePay website)

08:30 - 16:30 GMT    |    The Studio, Glasgow

About

The Scottish Research Nurse and Coordinator Network (SRNCN) Annual Conference, will be held on Friday 25th March 2022 at The Studio, 67 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6AE.

Celebrating Clinical Research Nursing in Scotland #SRNCN22

For further information of the event, please refer to www.srncn.scot.nhs.uk

We sincerely hope that this event will be held in-person, however if the situation does not allow, the event will be instead hosted live virtually. 

Cost

• Early Bird Rate (pay before 12th February 2022) = £65
• Standard Rate (after 12th February 2022) = £85
• Student Rate (valid matriculation number required) = £35

Book now: SRNCN Conference - 25/03/2022 (link to external ePay website)

09:30 - 13:00  UK Time    |    Online (Zoom)

About

Research comes to life when it’s published. You’ve gathered data and information and now it’s time to tell your colleagues. You need to write a paper, but you might be anxious about trying to 'get published' in high-ranking journals. ThinkWrite’s ‘Quality Papers’ Masterclass will show you how to focus your thoughts to write with greater speed and confidence, how to streamline thinking, writing and editing and to demystify the journal submission process. It will give you strategies for getting the best from your co-authors, and to increase your chance of getting published in your target journal. You will gain the skills needed to analyse your target journal and to understand what journal editors are looking for when reviewing paper submissions.

For more information: https://www.thinkwrite.co.uk/courses/quality-papers-masterclass-30-03-22 

Trainer

• Bella Williams - ThinkWrite

Cost

Standard rate = £89 

Pay using card or PayPal via the link below, or email accounts@thinkwrite.biz for payment via invoice.

Book now: Quality Papers 30/03/22 (link to external ThinkWrite website)

10:00 - 13:00  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 about 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 - Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Advisor from Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility (CRF). Carol will be joined by members of the CRF PPI Panel, who will provide a public/patient perspective on the themes discussed.

Cost

• Student rate (matriculation card required) = £40
• NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh = £60
• Other NHS/Academic = £90

For industry rates, enquire at education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.

There is a cancellation date of 23 March 2022.  You will be charged if you cancel after this date. 

Book now:  Creating and Running a PPI Group  06.04.22  (link to external ePay website)

09:30 - 13:00  UK Time    |    Online

About

Develop a strategic approach when applying for funding. ThinkWrite’s ‘Targeted Grants’ Masterclass will help you to identify a wide range of sources of funding, assess what a targeted grant awarding body is trying to achieve, develop a research aim/question statement, critically analyse the questions in the grant request forms, consider how to build 'impact' into the proposal, have insight into the issues faced by a panel as it decides whether to award a grant. Spend less time applying for funding and more time doing your research.

For more information: https://www.thinkwrite.co.uk/courses/targeted-grants-masterclass-06-04-2022

Trainer

• Bella Williams - ThinkWrite

Cost

Standard Rate = £89 

Pay using card or PayPal via the link below, or email accounts@thinkwrite.biz for payment via invoice.

Book now: Targeted Grants 06/04/22 (link to external ThinkWrite 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)

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 online 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

• Obtain a good overview of the major theoretical and practical approaches to health economics in the UK
• Understand the relationship between clinical trials and health economics, and between health economics and clinical implementation on the ground
• 'Know what you don't know' - understand when and where speaking to a health economist might be valuable

Tutor

Alex Bates

Costs

• Student = £40
• 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 30 March 2022.  You will be charged if you cancel after this date. 

Book now:  An Introduction to Health Economics  13/04/2022  (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 Medicinal 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.

Costs

• Student rate (Matriculation Card required) = £40
• NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh rate = £60
• Other academic/NHS rate = £90

For industry rates, please enquire at education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk

There is a cancellation date of 14 April 2022.  You will be charged if you cancel after this date.

Book now:  GCP for Laboratories  28.04.22  (link to external ePay website)

10:00 - 13:00  UK Time    |    Online (Zoom)

About

This course discusses why 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 - Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Advisor, Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility.  Carol will be joined by members of the CRF PPI Panel, who will provide a public/patient perspective on the themes discussed.

Cost

• Student rate (matriculation card required) = £40
• NHS Lothian/University of Edinburgh = £60
• Other NHS/Academic = £90

For industry rates, enquire at education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.

There is a cancellation date of 20 April 2022.  You will be charged if you cancel after this date. 

Book now:  PPI in Clinical Trials - Design, Recruitment and Retention  04.05.22   (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)