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Clinical Trials
EPI 205 Winter 2010 (1.5 units)
The objectives of this course are to provide a detailed understanding of experimental design options; methods of randomization; blinding; developing interventions and controls; measuring outcomes and adverse effects; follow-up; compliance and postrandomization problems.
Designing Clinical Research (Epi 202). Exceptions to this prerequisite may be made with the consent of the Course Director, space permitting.
Designing Clinical Research by Stephen B Hulley, et al. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 3rd Edition. 2007. Optional--Do not purchase: Fundamentals of Clinical Trials by Lawrence M. Friedman, Curt D Furberg, David L DeMets. Springer. 3rd Edition.1998. Homework is due by 5 PM on the Monday following the lecture
where the homework is assigned. (Note: exceptions are Tuesday, January
19 and February 16 due to Monday holidays). No late homework will be accepted. Homework must be e-mailed to Vivek Jain at clinicaltrials2010@yahoo.com. Protocol Assignment: Email a copy of your cumulative protocol to your section leader by noon the Monday before each section (January 18, February 1 and 22). There will be a required take home final exam. The exam will be distributed during class on February 18, 2010 and will be due to Vivek Jain by 10:00 AM on March 4, 2010. Grades will be based on total points achieved on homework (~25%), participation in sections and protocol development and critiquing (~50%), and the final exam (~25%). Late assignments are not accepted.
This course is open to a limited number of individuals outside of the ATCR and Master's programs. Preference is given to UCSF-affiliated personnel. We regret that auditing is not permitted. To apply for this course please fill out and submit the application below. Cost and submission information are in the application. Application (Word doc, 20KB) |
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