MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL

We pioneer new designs to make #ClinicalTrials more efficient & robust. This piece in our ‘25 at 25’ series focuses on one such design: Response Over Continuous Intervention (ROCI). Find out how the innovative ROCI design can help researchers avoiding choosing arbitrary treatment options, and discover the ROCI trials currently running in #LungCancer, #Tuberculosis and #EmergencyMedicine. Full feature on our website👉 https://buff.ly/4fDS7uG #Oncology #OncologyTrials #CancerTrials #EndTB #InfectiousDiseases Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology at UCL UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences Matteo Quartagno Michelle Clements

We lead international research in #HIV prevention and treatment. Today on #WorldAIDSDay, learn how our #ClinicalTrials and #ObservationalStudies are helping people living with or at risk of HIV live happier and healthier lives.👇 #EndHIV #HIVPrevention #HIVAwareness #AIDSAwareness #HIVAIDS Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology at UCL UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences Penta Foundation - Child Health Research

With #WorldAIDSDay2024 around the corner, Sheena McCormack shares how the LGBTQ+ community have contributed to #HIV research over the years - including our PROUD trial. PROUD was the first UK study of PrEP to prevent HIV. The results helped change attitudes towards PrEP, as clinicians and communities started to believe that it could change the direction of the epidemic and help #EndAIDS. Read Sheena's story👉 https://lnkd.in/e534Nf7n Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology at UCL UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences

🚀 Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC): Essential Training for Clinical Trials 💼 🗓 Course Dates: 14th–16th January 2025 ⏰ Timings: 10:00–13:00 (UK Time) 📍 Location: Online (via Zoom) 🔗 Register Now IDMCs are pivotal to clinical trials, overseeing critical data and decisions. But how prepared are you to serve on one or interact with its findings? 💡 Why Attend? Gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience with: Engaging discussions and Q&A sessions. Interactive exercises. 🎯 Who Should Attend? Ideal for professionals currently or soon-to-be involved with IDMCs. Join the ranks of 300+ participants who’ve rated this course highly! 📢 Don’t miss this opportunity to confidently navigate the complexities of IDMCs. Secure your spot today! https://shorturl.at/Dn0VD MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL

We pioneer new designs to make #ClinicalTrials more efficient & robust. This piece in our ‘25 at 25’ series focuses on one such design: Response Over Continuous Intervention (ROCI). Find out how the innovative ROCI design can help researchers avoiding choosing arbitrary treatment options, and discover the ROCI trials currently running in #LungCancer, #Tuberculosis and #EmergencyMedicine. Full feature on our website👉 https://buff.ly/4fDS7uG #Oncology #OncologyTrials #CancerTrials #EndTB #InfectiousDiseases Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology at UCL UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences Matteo Quartagno Michelle Clements

🌟 Elevate Your Research with Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) 🌟 🗓 Next Course: 4th December 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 - 16:00 GMT 📍 Location: Online via Zoom 🎓 Facilitators: Kate Sturgeon & Ben Cromarty Why Join? This hands-on, interactive workshop is designed for clinical trial professionals eager to actively involve patients and the public in their research. Perfect for trial and data managers, you'll explore: ✅ How to meaningfully involve patients in research ✅ Overcoming barriers to effective PPI ✅ Real-world case studies and practical solutions Learning Objectives: 🎯 Understand the role of PPI in health research 🎯 Differentiate between participation, engagement, and involvement 🎯 Develop actionable plans for patient involvement Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and make your research truly inclusive! 👉 Register Now and secure your spot! https://shorturl.at/bJN0T MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL

Upcoming webinar - Engaging with Communities - Lessons learnt from Africa and the United Kingdom    This webinar welcomes four experts who will share their experiences, challenges, and top tips for working within communities in Africa and the UK.     Panellists:  - Lungile Jafta - Youth Engagement, Penta Foundation, South Africa  - Bosco Mukasa - Community Advisory Board Liaison, Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC), Uganda  - Noni Mumba - Patient and Public Involvement Lead, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Kenya  - Kate Sturgeon - PPI Coordinator, MRC Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), University College London (UCL), London    This interactive discussion will give you the chance to learn from their community engagement journeys and ask any questions you may have!    📅 9 December 2024 at 10:00 (UTC)  🔗 Register for the webinar:  https://lnkd.in/eJjh_XNC  #globalhealth #TheGlobalHealthNetwork #communityengagement 

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In collaboration with World Health Organization, UCL plays host to the TB treatment individual patient data platform (TB-IPD). The platform holds data collected by researchers or local/national TB programmes, which can then be accessed by academia, industry and government to undertake further analysis. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/evRSKhjf UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences • UCL Institute for Global Health • MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL

Hi All, Check out this online short course for researchers on Patient and Public Involvement delivered by brilliant colleagues (Kate Sturgeon & Ben Cromarty) from the Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology at UCL, MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL. The course is on the 4th December and there are still a few last spots available!!