Infectious Diseases division to offer clinical research courses
Both programs will be held at the U of L Clinical and Translational Research Building, 505 South Hancock Street.
The University of Louisville Division of Infectious Diseases will once again be offering courses to health care workers interested in a basic and concise review of the methodology for clinical research.
"The Principles of Clinical and Translational Research" will span over two weeks beginning August 6, 2012, at the University of Louisville Clinical and Translational Research Building (505 South Hancock Street).
The sessions will be directed by Dr. Julio Ramirez, Chief of the U of L Division of Infectious Diseases, and Dr. Colleen Jonsson, Director of the Center for Predictive Medicine for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Reviewing the process of Clinical and Translational Research from generation of the research idea to publication of the study manuscript is the primary goal of the course.
In addition, a special symposium, "Clinical and Translational Research in Infectious Diseases" will be held from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, August 24, also at the Clinical and Translational Research Building.
Cost of the entire course is $100 per participant for the 28 hours of instruction. To obtain the final diploma, participants must attend a minimum of 75% of the classes.
Scholarships are available through the Division of Infectious Diseases.
For more information, contact Kelly Carrico at 502-852-3836.
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Sessions are 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the CTR Building Rm. 124.
| Date | Course |
Objective(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 6 |
Clinical & Translational Research: Basic Ingredients I | An overview of the Clinical & Translational Research process as an introduction to the course. |
| Aug. 6 |
Clinical & Translational Research: Basic Ingredients II | An overview of the Clinical & Translational Research process as an introduction to the course. |
| Aug. 7 |
Developing Your Research Question: Key Considerations |
Characteristics and key considerations needed to develop a good research question. |
| Aug. 7 |
Planning Your Study: The "Omics" Revolution |
Genomics, proteomics, and other “omics” in the context of clinical and translational research. |
| Aug. 8 |
Planning Your Study: Observational Studies |
Elements of study design in observational studies. |
| Aug. 8 |
Planning Your Study: Interventional Studies |
Elements of study design in interventional studies. |
| Aug. 9 |
Planning Your Study: Implementation Studies |
Elements of study design in implementation studies. |
| Aug. 9 |
Planning Your Study: Statistical Issues |
Elements of hypothesis testing and sample size calculations. |
| Aug. 10 |
Planning Your Study: Ethical Considerations |
Important ethical considerations when performing research in humans. |
| Aug. 10 |
Planning Your Study: Regulatory Documents |
Regulatory requirements to perform research in humans. |
| Aug. 13 |
Planning Your Study: The Study Protocol |
Elements of the study protocol. |
| Aug. 13 |
Planning Your Study: The Grant Proposal |
Elements of the grant proposal. |
| Aug. 14 |
Performing Your Study: Data Collection |
Important tools for the collection of clinical data. |
| Aug. 14 |
Performing Your Study: Data Management for Small Studies |
Tools that are appropriate for managing clinical data for small studies. |
| Aug. 15 |
Performing Your Study: Data Management for Large Studies |
Tools that are appropriate for managing clinical data for large studies. |
| Aug. 15 |
Performing Your Study: Data Quality |
Important steps to ensure quality of your study data. |
| Aug. 16 |
Analyzing Your Study Results: Basic Principals |
Essential clinical and statistical considerations when analyzing your study results. |
| Aug. 16 |
Analyzing Your Study Results: Diagnostic Tests and Prognostic Scores |
Techniques to evaluate diagnostic tests and prognostic scores. |
| Aug. 17 |
Analyzing Your Study Results: Assessing Causation |
Techniques to evaluate the strength of an association. |
| Aug. 17 |
Analyzing Your Study Results: Cause-Effect or Confounding |
Techniques to control for confounders. |
| Aug. 20 |
Scientific Writing: The Journal Manuscript |
Systematic approach to writing the journal manuscript. |
| Aug. 20 |
Scientific Writing: Managing References |
Use of the End-Note reference assistance program. |
| Aug. 21 |
The Clinician-Investigator: A Personal Perspective |
Insights from a successful clinician-investigator. |
| Aug. 21 |
The Clinician-Investigator: Elements for Success |
Important steps necessary to success in the field of clinical investigation. |
| Aug. 22 |
Genomics at The University of Louisville |
Current U of L projects in the field of genomics. |
| Aug. 22 |
Proteomics at The University of Louisville |
Current U of L projects in the field of proteomics. |
| Aug. 23 |
Metabolomics at The University of Louisville |
Current U of L projects in the field of metabolomics. |
| Aug. 23 |
Clinical and Translational Research: Putting It All Together |
Summarize current opportunities for clinical and translational research at U of L. |
