Clinical Trials Bootcamp

This series of lectures is designed to give fellows an introduction to all aspects of designing and implementing clinical trials including and preparing grant applications.

Topics covered include:

  • Statistics for clinical research and data visualization
  • PRMC & IRB Processes
  • Writing a Letter of Intent
  • Using databases for research
  • Grantsmanship
  • Mentorship & Developing a Career Plan
  • Scientific Writing and Publishing
  • Clinical Trials in 2020 and Beyond: Design Trials for Inclusivity
  • Introduction to EndNote                                                                           
  • Budgeting for Clinical Trials & Grants
  • NIH Biosketch, My Bibliography, and SciENcv
  • ICTS Resources for Fellows

Academic year

2024-2025
DateSpeakerTitle
Oct 9, 2024Lee RatnerLOI
Oct 10, 2024Felicia Gomez/Vetta ThompsonEquitable inclusion on clinical trials
Oct 15, 2024David Russler GermainFellow Grant Awards
Oct 16, 2024Ramaswamy GovindanCareer Development & Mentorship
Oct 17, 2024Mark FialaPower Calculations
Oct 22, 2024Brad Kahl/Amanda CashenPRMB & IRB
Oct 23, 2024Deb Tesoro/Donna SecfortIDS Pharmacy & Trial Budgeting
Oct 24, 2024Mark FialaSecondary Data
Oct 29, 2024Brian Van TinePhase 1 studies
Oct 30, 2024Lee RatnerFunding Correlative Studies
Oct 31, 2024Cynthia Ma/Catherine CliftonGeriatric & Complicated Enrollments
2023-2024
DateSpeakerTitle
Oct 17, 2023Lee RatnerLOI
Oct 18, 2023Deborah Tesoro and Donna SeckfortIDS Pharmacy & Trial Budgeting
Oct 24, 2023Brad Kahl and Amanda CashenPMRC & IRB
Oct 25, 2023Brian Van TinePhase 1 Studies
Oct 26, 2023Cynthia MaGeriatric and Complicated Enrollments
Oct 31, 2023Mark FialaPower Calculations
Nov 1, 2023Mark FialaSecondary Data Analysis and Statistics
Nov 2, 2023Caroline BumbPractical Management of Trials
Nov 8, 2023Ramaswamy Govindan Career Development & Mentorship
Nov 9, 2023Lee RatnerFunding Correlative Studies
Dec 5, 2023Brian Van TinePhase 1 studies
Dec 6, 2023Gomez-ThompsonEquitable inclusion on clinical trials
DateSpeakerTitle
Oct 17, 2023Lee RatnerLOI
Oct 18, 2023Deborah Tesoro and Donna SeckfortIDS Pharmacy & Trial Budgeting
Oct 24, 2023Brad Kahl and Amanda CashenPMRC & IRB
Oct 25, 2023Brian Van TinePhase 1 Studies
Oct 26, 2023Cynthia MaGeriatric and Complicated Enrollments
Oct 31, 2023Mark FialaPower Calculations
Nov 1, 2023Mark FialaSecondary Data Analysis and Statistics
Nov 2, 2023Caroline BumbPractical Management of Trials
Nov 8, 2023Ramaswamy Govindan Career Development & Mentorship
Nov 9, 2023Lee RatnerFunding Correlative Studies
Dec 5, 2023Brian Van TinePhase 1 studies
Dec 6, 2023Gomez-ThompsonEquitable inclusion on clinical trials
2022-2023
DateSpeakerTitle
Nov 23, 2022Lee RatnerLOI
Nov 29, 2022Ramaswamy GovindanMentorship & Career Development
Nov 30, 2022Mark FialaStats – ESP Power Calculation
Dec 1, 2022Katherine Clifton and Cynthia MaGeriatric & Complicated Enrollments
Dec 7, 2022Mark FialaUsing Databases for Research
Dec 8, 2022Brian Van TinePhase 1 Studies
Dec 13, 2022Caroline BumbPractical Management of Trials
Dec 14, 2022Deborah Tesoro and Donna SeckfortIDS Pharmacy & Trial Budgeting
Dec 15, 2022Lee RatnerFunding Correlative Studies
Dec 20, 2022Brad Kahl, Amanda Cashen and Stephanie MylesPMRC & IRB
Dec 21, 2022Felicia Gomez and Vetta ThompsonEquitable Inclusion on Clinical Trials
Dec 22, 2022Stephen OhMentorship
2021-2022
DateSpeakerTitle
Nov 16, 2021John WelchLOI
Nov 17, 2021Ramaswamy Govindan and Lee RatnerMentorship & Developing a Career Plan
Nov 18, 2021Amy Suiter and Lindsey ScalesScholarly Publishing Librarians
Nov 23, 2021Mary RedmanClinical Trial Designs
Nov 24, 2021Katherine Clifton and Cynthia MaGeriatric and Complicated Enrollments
Nov 30, 2021Mark FialaStatistics for Clinical Research
Dec 1, 2021Karen DodsonGrantsmanship
Dec 2, 2021Haeseong Park and Cynthia MaPhase I Studies
Dec 7, 2021Brad Kahl, Amanda Cashen and Stephanie MylesPRMC & IRB Processes
Dec 8, 2021Deborah Tesoro, Donna Seckfort and Nicole NicholsIDS Pharmacy & Budgeting for Trials
Dec 9, 2021Haeseong Park, Marilyn Siegel and Salman ChaudhryRECIST Criteria and Radiographic Endpoints
Dec 15, 2021Karen DodsonScientific Writing and Publishing
Dec 16, 2021Mark FialaStatistics for Clinical Research
Dec 21, 2021Mark FialaUsing Databases for Research
2020-2021
DateSpeakerTitle
Nov 10, 2020Ramaswamy Govindan, MD

Lee Ratner, MD, PhD		Mentorship & Developing a Career Plan
Nov 11, 2020John Welch, MD, PhDWriting an LOI
Nov 12, 2020Brad Kahl, MD

Amanda Cashen, MD

Stephanie Myles		PRMC & IRB Processes
Nov 17, 2020Mark Fiala, MSWStatistics for Clinical Research and Data Visualization, Part I
Nov 18, 2020Mark Fiala, MSWStatistics for Clinical Research and Data Visualization, Part II
Nov 19, 2020Amy Suiter, Scholarly Publishing LibrarianNIH Biosketch, My Bibliography, and SciENcv
Nov 24, 2020Kim Lipsey, MLS

Donna Seckfort, BS, CCRP

Nicole Nichols, MPA, CRA		Introduction to EndNote (30 Mins)

Budgeting for Clinical Trials & Grants (30 Mins)
Nov 25, 2020Mark Fiala, MSWUsing Databases for Research
Dec 2, 2020Deborah TesoroIDS Pharmacy
Dec 8, 2020Karen Dodson, MBAGrantsmanship
Dec 9, 2020Tanya Wildes, MDClinical Trials in 2020 and Beyond: Design Trials for Inclusivity
Dec 10, 2020Karen Dodson, MBAScientific Writing and Publishing
Dec 15, 2020Mary Redman, PhDClinical Trial Design
Dec 16, 2020Haeseong Park, MDPhase I Studies
2019-2020
DateSpeakerTitle
Nov 13, 2019Mark Fiala, MSWStatistics for Clinical Research and Data Visualization
Nov 14, 2019Brad Kahl, MD

Amanda Cashen, MD		PRMC & IRB Processes
Nov 19, 2019John Welch, MD, PhDWriting an LOI
Nov 20, 2019Mark Fiala, MSWUsing Databases for Research
Nov 21, 2019Karen Dodson, MBAGrantsmanship
Nov 26, 2019Ramaswamy Govindan, MD

Tim Ley, MD

Lee Ratner, MD, PhD		Mentorship & Developing a Career Plan
Dec 3, 2019Karen Dodson, MBAScientific Writing and Publishing
Dec 4, 2019Tanya Wildes, MDClinical Trials in 2020 and Beyond: Design Trials for Inclusivity
Dec 5, 2019Kim Lipsey, MLS

Donna Seckfort, BS, CCRP

Nicole Nichols, MPA, CRA		Introduction to EndNote (30 Mins)

Budgeting for Clinical Trials & Grants (30 Mins)
Dec 11, 2019Amy Suiter, Scholarly Publishing LibrarianNIH Biosketch, My Bibliography, and SciENcv
Dec 18, 2019Betsy Keath, PhDICTS Resources for Fellows