Welcome to the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility Education Unit
The unit was established in April 2006 in response to the legislation relating to the conduct of Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products in the UK and is supported by the Chief Scientist Office.
We work closely with our partners in the NHS, Higher Education Institutes and Research & Development departments to provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of researchers and associated staff.
The Glasgow Clinical Research Facility together with NHS Research & Development and the Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, form the Glasgow Clinical Trials Unit.
Research Seminars - Monthly Lunchtime Programme
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary
Lunch and Networking 12.00pm - 14.00pm
Presentation 12.30pm
For more information contact Sandra Kane on 0141 232 9545 or sandrakane@nhs.net
| Date | Title | Speaker | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 10th Sept 2010 |
Lecturing with Ease: How to deliver a successful presentation |
Dr Allan Gaw Director: Clinical Research Facility |
An overview of how to prepare and deliver a lecture or presentation that successfully conveys the information researchers would like to deliver. |
| Thursday 21st Oct 2010 |
NRS Permissions CC |
Dr. Alison Walker National Coordinator NHS Research Scotland Coordinating Centre (NRSCC) |
An outline on the practicalities of using NRSCC. How researchers use the service & the documentation required. there will be an explanation on how local R&D departments can assist researcher. |
| Thursday 11th Nov 2010 |
Law & Ethics for Children in Research | Prof John Blackie Law School, University of Strathclyde |
A presentation on the legal framework for drug trails and non-interventional research. The issue of consent and assent will be addressed. |
| Thursday 2nd Dec 2010 |
Statistics for Novices | Dr David Young Statistician, Glasgow |
A background on why we need statistics in research, when you should use statistics and when you may not need to use statistics. |
| Thursday 10th Feb 2011 |
Using Tissue in Research - the practical approach for Glasgow |
Jane Hair Bio-repository Manager |
A presentation on the practical use of the bio-repository for researchers and how to access tissue from the Glasgow bio-repository. There will be an explanation of the process for researchers when they collect tissue. |
| Thursday 10th March 2011 |
Misconceptions & Myths - the MHRA |
Dr Elaine Godfrey Service Coordinator MHRA to be confirmed |
A description on the role of the MHRA in research with guidance on how to be a successful applicant for a CTA. Frequent errors and omissions in applications to the MHRA will be highlighted to dispel the misconceptions and myths. |
| Thursday 14th April 2011 |
Being Safe with Information - data protection |
Richard Copland Director of Health Information NHS GG&C to be confirmed |
The requirements for ensuring patient confidentiality and what researchers need to consider. The process required for information collected in patient's homes will be addressed. |
| Thursday 12th May 2011 |
Research from the Primary Care Perspective |
To be confirmed | How to engage primary care practice sin research and stimulate primary care led research. The issues & consideration when recruiting patients from primary care will be addressed. |
| Thursday 9th June 2011 |
Navigating Phase 1 Trials |
Professor Jim Cassidy | Presentation on why we need Phase 1 trials and issues & resources to consider when setting up a Phase 1 trial. |
Contact
Sandra Kane
Glasgow Clinical Research Facility
Tennent Institute
38 Church Street
Western Infirmary
Glasgow
G11 6NT
Tel: 0141 232 9515
Fax: 0141 232 9516
Email:
sandra.kane@ggc.scot.nhs.uk