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20458-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Essentials in Drug Development & Clinical Trials (2 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Christian Burri (christian.burri@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Matthias Schwenkglenks (m.schwenkglenks@unibas.ch) |
| Content | The lecture will combine teaching on drug development and clinical trial regulations (pathway of drug development, ethical principles, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements) as well as practical activities. The practical part of the lecture will comprise the development of a study synopsis or patient information / informed consent, respectively, for a Phase III clinical trial in group work (homework assignment). Topics covered: Introduction to Pharma Market & R&D Research ethics Regulations and authorities Drug development process Risk assessment- and management Patient safety Trial design Study statistics Clinical data management Quality system and SOPs Trial documentation Monitoring & auditing Trial operations and practical aspects Insight into real clinical trials (examples) Insight into real drug development (example) Jobs around clinical research Additional Lecturers: Aita Signorell, aita.signorell@swisstph.ch Jörg Möhrle, moehrlej@mmv.org Klaus Reither, klaus.reither@swisstph.ch Matthias Schwenkglenks, m.schwenkglenks@unibas.ch |
| Learning objectives | To know the development pathway of a drug: to be familiar with the theoretical principles of good clinical practice (GCP) and research ethics with special attention to developing countries; to acquire basic knowledge on clinical trial operations including practical skills to draft the content of a clinical trial protocol and document patient information. |
| Bibliography | Helsinki Declaration, Version 2013 Fortaleza - detailed pre-reading required Guideline ICH GCP E6(R2) - superficial reading sufficient; please focus on glossary and principles sections |
| Comments | Course takes place all day on the following 4 dates 4/5 March 2021 & 8/9 April 2021 |
| Admission requirements | Not specified |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 04.03.2021 | 08.15-17.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 05.03.2021 | 08.15-17.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 08.04.2021 | 08.15-17.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 09.04.2021 | 08.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Module: Advances in Epidemiology, Statistics and Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Multiple choice test |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |