4 - 5 October 2007
BURDEN of Resistance and Disease in European Nations
Workshop WP, Dundee
http://www.eu-burden.info/burden/pages/home.php
5 October 2007
The Scottish Infection Research Network (SIRN) has organised a free one-day workshop for anyone involved in, or interested in, research into Healthcare Associated Infections.
Paramount Highland Hotel, Stirling
http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/fbls/sirn/sirnworkshop5october2007/
15 - 16 October 2007
BURDEN of Resistance and Disease in European Nations, Annual Plenary Meeting
Freiburg, Germany
http://www.eu-burden.info/burden/pages/2007events.php
8 - 9 November 2007
Workshop for Researchers on Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms
Birmingham Airport
http://www.bsac.org.uk/_db/_documents/ARM_2007_draft_programme_&_registration_form.pdf
13 November 2007
MRSA - Everybody’s role and everybody’s business! One day free national conference aimed at all levels of health care professionals and clinicians.
York Racecourse
http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/107650/MRSA_2_flyer.pdf
13 November 2007
British Infection Society - Infections in the ICU
Institute of Physics, London
http://www.idrn.org/InfectionICU%20meeting%202007%20Draft%20Prog1.pdf
14 November 2007
A Practical Guide to Reducing MRSA - Making a Difference: Consensus on Good Practice.
Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester
http://www.3dstats.com/cgi-bin/cft.cgi?usr=00001281F0330
27 November 2007
Educational Workshops 2007 - Reducing the Incidence of Clostridium difficile
Stirling
http://www.bsac.org.uk/events_calendar.cfm
28 November 2007
The second annual conference on A Practical Guide to Reducing Cdiff - Making a Difference: Consensus on Good Practice
76 Portland Place, London
http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk/conf/booking.php?action=home&id=57
9 January 2008
Society for Applied Microbiology Winter Meeting
Royal Society, Carlton House Terrace, London
http://www.sfam.org.uk/winter_meetings.php
21 January 2008
Antibiotics - Where now?
Royal Institute of Architects, London
http://www.rsc.org/ConferencesAndEvents/RSCConferences/antibiotics08/index.asp
30 January 2008
The Control of Infectious Diseases: Virulence, Antibiotics and Bacterial InfectionA joint symposium of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London
http://www.rpsgb.org.uk/pdfs/sciconf0801.pdf
31 January 2008
Hospital Pharmacist Conference 2008
New directions for pharmacy — reconfiguring and re-engineering services
Royal Pharmaceutical Society, London
http://www.pjonline.com/reports/hp/index.html
4 - 8 February 2008
Introductory course on the epidemiology and surveillance of infectious diseases
Health Protection Agency, Centre for Infections - Colindale
http://www.idrn.org/introflyerepi.pdf
7 February 2008
Infection Control 08 will examine the policy and delivery strategies for the establishment of a new culture of cleanliness within the NHS, from the boardroom to the wards, featuring a line-up of influential speakers from across the health sector, a series of in-depth masterclass sessions highlighting the latest developments in the private sector and a lively exhibition and networking area.
The Barbican, London
http://www.publicserviceevents.co.uk/main/overview.asp?ID=32
8 February 2008
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility Seminar
Setting Up Your Own Randomised Trial - 1 Part 1: How to use systematic reviews to improve your trial
Professor Peter Sandercock, Head of Division, Clinical Neurosciences, University of Edinburgh & Co-ordinating Editor, Cochrane Stroke Group
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility (WTCRF) Seminar room, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/seminars.htm
8 February 2008
Why don’t they do as we tell them? Improving health protection through behavioural research in the HPA. Free one day workshop hosted and run by the Health Protection Agency, and supported by the Infectious Disease Research Network
Council Room, Institute of Materials, 1 Carlton House Terrace, London
http://www.idrn.org/behavioural.php
12 February 2008
Iatrogenetic CJD Study Day
Iatrogenic CJD – reducing the risks from surgical instruments
Camponile Hotel, Glasgow
14 February 2008
Clostridium difficile - The Super Bug Explained. A day of talks and discussions
Evaluations and Standards Laboratory, Centre for Infections HPA Colindale, London
http://www.hpa-standardmethods.org.uk/administration/calender_events/c_diff_reg.doc
26 February 2008
The Nexxt Big Thing in Translational Medicine, organised by The West of Scotland BioScience Network (Nexxus)
Referred to as 'bench to bedside' research, translational medicine links basic research in the laboratory directly to patient care. This event will explore the latest developments in this field as well as looking at some of the innovative new approaches currently being undertaken by universities and biotech/pharma.
Western Infirmary Lecture Theatre, Glasgow
http://www.nexxusscotland.com/events/show/252
27 February 2008
An introductory course for infection control nurses.
HPA Centre for Infections, Colindale, London
http://www.3dstats.com/cgi-bin/cft.cgi?usr=00001281F0361
28 February 2008
Setting Up Your Own Randomised Trial - Part 1: How to use Systematic Reviews to improve your trial
WTCRF Edinburgh| Education Programme
Professor Peter Sandercock, Head of Division, Clinical Neurosciences, University of Edinburgh & Co-ordinating Editor, Cochrane Stroke Group
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/seminars.htm
4 - 5 March 2008
Outbreak Investigation - A Practical Course
This two day course includes outbreak detection, questionnaire generation, generation of hypotheses, practical exercises and coverage of the legal framework for outbreak investigations.
HPA Centre for Infections, Colindale, London
http://www.idrn.org/Outbreak%20Flier%20HPA%20March%20Nov%2008.pdf
5 March 2008
Label Free Biomedical Array Imaging : Life Changing Measurements
The vision for the Attogram project is to provide a technology that will allow a 1 ml blood sample to be injected into an instrument that will measure the absolute concentration of blood biomarkers in 15 minutes. This conference is an opportunity to share the progress and explore further collaborations.
The Boots Science Building, University of Nottingham
http://www.projects.ex.ac.uk/atto/conferenceintro.html
6 March 2008
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility Seminar
Setting Up Your Own Randomised Trial -2 Part 2: Set-up, management, close-down and reporting your trial:
the basics
Professor Peter Sandercock, Head of Division, Clinical Neurosciences, University of Edinburgh & Co-ordinating Editor, Cochrane Stroke Group
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility (WTCRF) Seminar room, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/seminars.htm
11 March 2008
Healthcare Associated Infection 08 : Making a difference: next steps
One day conference examines the latest developments in reducing healthcare associated infection in the UK and Europe
Church House, London
http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk/conf/uploads/brochures/95_20071109-115921_Infection_2008.pdf
11 March 2008
A Hitch-hikers Guide to Microbiology: Microbiology for non-microbiologists. A one day course.
Centre for Infections, Colindale, London
http://www.idrn.org/hitch-hikers%20guide%20to%20micro%202008.pdf
12 March 2008
Conquering Clinical Challenges Together - Convergent Technologies Showcase and ConferenceFocussing on a series of lively presentations chaired by industry leaders and NHS innovators supported by a wide range of cutting-edge companies who will showcase technologies that have the potential to meet our future healthcare needs. Cost per delegate is £25+VAT but free of charge to NHS Employees.
Beardmore Hotel & Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank
http://www.nexxusscotland.com/events/show/226?d=2&l=0&page=3
19 March 2008
BSAC Spring Meeting 2008 - The Blurred Boundary: Challneges in Preventing, Diagnosing and Treating CA-MRSA
International Convention Centre, Birmingham
19 - 21 March 2008
Florence Conference on Phenotype MicroArray Analysis of Microorganisms The Environment, Agriculture, and Human Health
University of Florence
http://www.poloscitec.unifi.it/phenotype/
31 March - 3 April 2008
Society for General Microbiology, 162nd Meeting
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
http://www.sgm.ac.uk/meetings/MTGPAGES/Edinburgh2008.cfm
8 - 11 April 2008
RCN 2008 Annual International Nursing Research Conference
Liverpool
http://www.rcn.org.uk/research2008/
14 - 15 April 2008
Cryptosporidiosis - Are we winning the battle?
A two-day conference - part of the Royal Institute of Public Health's educational programme.
Royal Institute of Public Health, London
http://www.riph.org.uk/symposia.html
16 April 2008
Statistics for Clinical Researchers
A detailed & practical statistics course, run for 1 day a week over 5 weeks, covering basic statistical analyses and how to critically appraise analyses in the literature.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/Courses.htm
17 April 2008
How to fill out an ethics form – the Integrated Research Application System
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/Courses.htm
18 - 19 April 2008
BURDEN of Resistance and Disease in European Nations
Workshop II: Mathematical models on antimicrobial resistance to predict future trends
Barcelona, Spain
http://www.eu-burden.info/burden/pages/2008events.php
22 April 2008
How Should I Manage My Research Data?
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/Courses.htm
23 April 2008 (1pm - 3pm)
Seminar: Surviving an MHRA Inspection, Christine McGrath (Director of Research & Development, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust)
Queen's Medical Research Institute (QMRI), Wellcome Auditorium, RIE
27 - 29 April 2008
Applied Bioinformatics & Public Health Microbiology
The aim of this meeting is to provide a multi-disciplinary forum, bringing together those involved in public health (microbiologists and epidemiologists), bioinformaticians, technologists and microbiologists from both applied and research communities to highlight recent advances, identify current issues and consider future needs for public health applications. This is considered the first step in a process of developing further multi-disciplinary groups focussing on the translation of innovation in bioinformatics and microbiology into public health applications.
Wellcome Trust Conference Centre, Hinxton, Cambridge
http://www.3dstats.com/cgi-bin/cft.cgi?usr=00001281F0408
27 April 2008 - 1 May 2008
RCN Congress and Exhibition 2008
Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth
http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/event_details/rcn_events/event2640
29 April 2008
Developing Scottish Priorities for MRSA Research
Free afternoon workshop organised by SIRN and open to all academic and healthcare staff.
University of Glasgow
30 April 2008
Respiratory Infection Meeting, Infection and Immunity Section,
University of Glasgow Dental School & Hospital, Postgraduate Lecture Theatre, Level 2
8 May 2008
Good Laboratory Practice
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/Courses.htm
11 - 17 May 2008
Molecular Basis of Bacterial Infection: Basic and Applied Research Approaches - practical training in the latest biomedical research techniques and bioinformatics tools for senior PhD students, postdocs and clinicians. Deadline for applications: 25 January 2008.
Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/doc_WTX026211.html
14 May 2008
Research during outbreaks and incidents: Getting through the mud - A framework to guide practitioners in the field to undertake research.
The IDRN, North Tyneside NHS Primary Care Trust, Health Protection Agency and University of Newcastle are collaborating on this event, which will be held in the University of Newcastle on 14 May 2008 from 11am until 4pm. A charge of £30 per person includes lunch and pre and post-workshop refreshments.
http://www.idrn.org/outbreak.php
15 May 2008
Science & the Media - How to communicate science successfully with the media.
WTCRF Edinburgh Education Programme
Fiona Fox, Director, Science Media Centre
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/seminars.htm
16 May 2008
Infection prevention in hospitals
BioPark Hertfordshire
https://www.regonline.co.uk/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=162061
19 - 20 May 2008
International workshop: Lymphocyte kinetics in health and disease
Organised jointly between the UK Infectious Disease Research Network and St Georges University of London, Imperial College London and University of Utrecht. £65 for one day attendance, £100 for attendance on both days.
Regents Park Conference Centre in London
http://www.idrn.org/lymphocyte.php
20 May 2008
Association of Clinical Microbiologists Scientific Meeting Spring 2008 – held within the Association for Clinical Biochemistry Focus 2008.
International Convention Centre, Birmingham.
22 - 23 May 2008
How to Practice Evidence-Based Health Care
Aimed at health care professionals and researchers who wish to gain knowledge of critical appraisal and experience in the practice of evidence-based health care.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/Courses.htm
28 May 2008
Effective Use & Management of SOPs 9:30am-1pm
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility
Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/Courses.htm
29 – 31 May 2008
ESCMID Conference on Fighting Infections Due to MDR Gram-positives
Venice, Italy
http://dp.univr.it/~ESCMID/ESCMID/MDRVenice2008/Index.html
2 - 6 June 2008
Introductory course on the epidemiology and surveillance of infectious diseases
Health Protection Agency, Centre for Infections - Colindale
http://www.idrn.org/introflyerepi.pdf
8 - 12 June 2008
6th International Symposium on Pneumococci & Pneumococcal Diseases
Reykjavik, Iceland
http://www.congress.is/ISPPD-6/
12 June 2008
Better Networks for Better Health Event
A one-day event to look at emerging Health & Wellbeing issues and exploring new approaches to finding solutions through network collaborations.
Westminster University, New Cavendish Campus
18 June 2008
Infectious Diseases: Problems and Challenges - symposium designed to provide informed, contemporary and relevant information on some areas of current interest in infectious diseases.
Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
http://www.rcpe.ac.uk/education/events/infect-dis-08.php
19 - 22 June 2008
13th International Conference of Infectious Diseases
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
http://www.isid.org/13th_icid/
22 - 26 June 2008
XVIIth Lancefield International Symposium for Streptococci and Streptococcal Disease (LISSSD)
Peloponnese, Greece
24 June 2008
A Hitch-hikers Guide to Microbiology: Microbiology for non-microbiologists. A one day course.
Centre for Infections, Colindale, London
http://www.idrn.org/hitch-hikers%20guide%20to%20micro%202008.pdf
28 June - 2 July 2009
3rd FEMS Congress
Goteborg, Sweden. Website
http://www.kenes.com/fems-microbiology/
7 July 2008
A Practical Guide to Reducing Clostridium difficile - making a difference from board to ward. Organised by Healthcare Events.
Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester
13 - 17 July 2008
EPHAR (Federation of European Pharmacological Societies) 2008 Congress
University of Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester
30 July – 2 August 2008
International Endotoxin and Innate Immunity Society (IEIIS), 10th Biennial Meeting
Edinburgh University, Scotland, United Kingdom
5 - 15 August 2008
IUMS Congresses 2008 (XII Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology / XII International Congress of Mycology / XIV Congress of Virology)
Istanbul, Turkey
http://www.iums2008.org/Default.aspx
19 August 2008 (am)
Good Clinical Practice in Clinical Research (non-drug trials). This course is designed to give an insight into the practical implementation of GCP and quality systems for research conducted in the non-commercial setting. In addition, this course includes an overview of the ethics approval process and recent changes to the governance requirement for all research.Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/courses.htm
27 August 2008
The SMS Clinical Microbiology Society one day symposium with a clinical microbiology theme.
University of Glasgow
27 August 2008 (lunchtime)
Research & Development (R & D) - Hot Topics in NHS Lothian
Presenter: Dr Tina McLelland, R & D Governance Manager, NHS Lothian
Hot Topic Items:-
What’s new and refresher of existing procedures
New forms for Ethics & R&D approval
Research Honorary Contracts
Changes across Scotland for Multicentre R&D approvals
Open Q&A session – your chance to discuss your hot topic
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Email wtcrf.education@ed.ac.uk or phone 0131 537 3355 to register your free place.
8 September 2008 (pm)
How to fill out an ethics form – the Integrated Research Approvals System (IRAS)
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/courses.htm
8 - 11 September 2008
Society for General Microbiology, 163rd Meeting
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
http://www.sgm.ac.uk/meetings/
15 - 17 September 2008
Health Protection 2008 will focus on the latest scientific research and its practical application to key areas of health protection within:
- Preventing and controlling infectious diseases
- Protecting against radiation, chemical and environmental hazards
- Preparing for potential or emerging threats to health
University of Warwick, Coventry
http://www.healthprotectionconference.org.uk/
15 - 17 September 2008
Health Protection 2008. Convened by the Health Protection Agency, the conference will showcase the latest scientific research and new developments in protecting against infectious diseases, environmental hazards and preparing for health emergencies. Highlights of the programme include one day symposia on:
* Gastrointestinal infections - are we doing enough?
* Community care-associated infection: a public health problem
* Epidemiology at the frontline
* Cutting edge microbiology
* Beating hepatitis - the problems and the solutions
* Antimicrobial resistance
* Tuberculosis: issues from the molecule to the globe
Warwick University
http://www.healthprotectionconference.org.uk
18 September 2008
A free one-day workshop on issues surrounding Clostridium Difficile will be held in Edinburgh on 18 September.
Further information. This event is now fully booked.
18 – 20 September 2008
3rd GRACE Workshop : The science, practice and challenges of LRTI in primary care. This workshop is specifically targeted to meet the needs of primary care physicians
Cambridge
5 - 8 October 2008
ESCMID FEMS Conference on New Frontiers in Microbiology and Infection: Clostridia: from old diseases to new threats - basic science meets infectious diseases
Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
More information about the programme and registration will be available here in February 2008
6 - 10 October 2008
Introductory course on the epidemiology and surveillance of infectious diseases
Health Protection Agency, Centre for Infections - Colindale
http://www.idrn.org/introflyerepi.pdf
4 November 2008
Good Clinical Practice & the EU Directive - The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 now implement the EU Clinical Trials Directive (2001/20/EC) as law in the UK. This course is designed to provide an overview of the requirements of these regulations.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/Courses.htm
4 November 2008
A Hitch-hikers Guide to Microbiology: Microbiology for non-microbiologists. A one day course.
Centre for Infections, Colindale, London
http://www.idrn.org/hitch-hikers%20guide%20to%20micro%202008.pdf
4 November 2008
Problems with Microarrays (and how to shoot them!) - A day filled with technical tips that didn't make it to the manuals yet
BioPark, Hertfordshire.
https://www.regonline.co.uk/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=140349
10 November 2008
The Evolution and Adaptation of Foodborne Pathogens - A research strategy workshop
The aim of the workshop is to stimulate the audience about research in the areas of Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria and Campylobacter. The morning session will consist of presentations in these 4 areas, and in the afternoon, there are break out groups that will focus on identifying the gaps in knowledge and the key research questions that need to be answered.
Arden Hotel, Birmingham
http://www.idrn.org/zoonoses.php
11 November 2008
An Introduction to Qualitative Methods for Health Professionals. Course designed to meet the needs of novice qualitative researchers and those with some experience.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/courses.htm
11 - 13 November 2008
Understanding and controlling infections diseases: an agenda for the XX1st Century
Institut Pasteur, Paris
http://www.pasteur.fr/infosci/conf/sb/clp7/index.html
12 November 2008
A Practical Guide to Reducing Site Infections - Making a Difference: Consensus on Good Practice
This conference provides an important update on reducing surgical site infection (SSI), the scale of the problem, monitoring surveillance and working towards the NICE guidelines which is due for release in October. Contact: For more information please either call Keren on 020 8541 1399, email keren@healthcare-events.co.uk or visit http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk. Download Brochure:
http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk/conf/booking.php?action=home&id=194
Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester
19 November 2008
Introduction to Quality Assurance
A practical course looking at how to plan, prepare, conduct, report and follow-up audits of research and development work.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/courses.htm
20 November 2008
INFECTION CONTROL STUDY DAY: Cleaning up on infection control – spreading good practice
Organised by the University of the West of Scotland in conjunction with Lanarkshire Infection Control Nurses Group the day aims to inform and enhance knowledge on current issues within the field of infection, prevention and control.
University of the West of Scotland , Hamilton Campus (Caird Building).
http://www.uws.ac.uk/schoolsdepts/hnm/infectioncontrol.asp
25 November 2008
IPS Scottish Branch Study Day - “Every picture tells a story” : How can audit and surveillance influence practice and be used to control and prevent infection?
Thistle Hotel Glasgow
25 - 26 November 2008
Outbreak Investigation - A Practical Course
This two day course includes outbreak detection, questionnaire generation, generation of hypotheses, practical exercises and coverage of the legal framework for outbreak investigations.
HPA Centre for Infections
http://www.idrn.org/Outbreak%20Flier%20HPA%20March%20Nov%2008.pdf
25 - 26 November 2008
Risk and Patient Safety 2008 - The conference offers an important opportunity to learn from the many successful patient safety initiatives being implemented across the UK and internationally.
Church House, London
http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk/conf/booking.php?action=home&id=166
27 November 2008 (afternoon)
Writing up Qualitative Research
This workshop will explore the main challenges involved in writing up qualitative research and will provide hints on how to maximise publications.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/index.htm
Federation of Infection Societies Conference 20083 December 2008 (afternoon)
Getting your Research in Print: From Planning to Publication - Professor David Webb, Professor of Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, University of Edinburgh
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
9 December 2008 (evening)
Revenge of the gram negatives - Early evening meeting allowing Dr David Livermore, Director of the Antibiotic Resistance Monitoring & Reference Laboratory, to discuss the issues surrounding antimicrobial resistance, therapeutic options and, in particular the alarming scenario of carbapenem resistance. This event is sponsored by AstraZeneca Uk Ltd
Hugh Fraser Seminar Room 2, Wolfson Medical School, University Avenue, Glasgow
If interested & for further information, please contact Dr N.Khanna at Nitish.Khanna@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.
19 January 2009 (afternoon)
Antimicrobial Pharmacist Issues
University of Glasgow.
This afternoon has been designed specifically for antimicrobial pharmacists, but may also be useful for microbiologists and members of antimicrobial management teams. Further information . Registration has now closed.
2 February 2009
MRSA-the superbug Crunch - Profesor Sir Anthony Coates, St Georges, University of London
Cafe scientifique, Glasgow
Professor Coates will discuss whether the human species will survive the emergence of MRSA and superbugs which are resistant to our antibiotics. He will describe the origins of antibiotic resistance, the current crisis and our future. Anthony Coates is a medical microbiologist with twenty-five years experience of medical research with bacteria. His work in tuberculosis has led to new ideas about tackling superbugs, and he has founded a company which makes novel antibiotics based upon these concepts, now in clinical trials for MRSA.
http://www.cafescientifique.org/glasgow.htm
2 April 2009 (1-2pm)
“NHS Research Scotland (NRS)” How to get R & D approval for your multicentre research project in a nationally co-ordinated way: Professor Alison MacLeod, R & D Director, NHS Grampian, Eilidh Carmichael, NHS Research Scotland, Senior Administrator
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility,Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
One of the objectives of NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is to smooth the NHS management approval process for multicentre research.
In addition, NRS plans to be a contact point for colleagues in industry who wish to carry out multi-centre commercial projects in Scotland.
Further information from: http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/seminars.htm
7 April 2009
BSAC Spring Meeting 2009 - Difficult to treat infections
International Convention Centre, Birmingham
23 April 2009 (1-2pm)
"Safe Storage & Transfer of Research Data" : Susan Graham, University Records Manager, University of Edinburgh & Graham Ewing, Data Protection Officer, NHS Lothian
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
This seminar will provide an update on the current policies for storing and transferring data (which have been recently revised) and there will also be an opportunity to voice your concerns and ask questions.This seminar is relevant to both NHS Lothian and University of Edinburgh staff, and especially those who work across both institutions.
Further information: http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/Courses.htm
30 April 2009
Mucosal perspectives in pneumoccal disease
Liverpool Medical Institute
One-day workshop to look at research priorities surrounding Streptococcus pneumoniae, organised by the IDRN in collaboration with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Further information: http://idrn.org/events/upcoming/pneumococci.php
6 May 2009
NHS Grampian study day, "Infection prevention and control: champions challenged!"
Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Aberdeen.
Further information: http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/235266/Flyer_and_Booking_Form1.pdf
6 May (6-7pm)
"An Inspector Calls: How to Survive a MHRA Inspection" : Elspeth Currie, Research Governance Manager, University of Edinburgh, Fiona Sloan, Clinical Trials Monitor, NHS Lothian Professor & David Newby, R & D Director, NHS Lothian
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) inspects non-commercial organisations sponsoring Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) to ensure compliance with current clinical trials legislation and the Principles of Good Clinical Practice.
Further information: www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/
7 May 2009
Improving Quality and Safety to prevent HAI in NHS Scotland (CDAD/SAB)
Beardmore Hotel, Glasgow
These National Events are designed for Infection Control Teams and other healthcare workers in NHS Boards aiming to share good practice, inform, inspire and show how HEAT can be achieved in relation to CDAD and SAB.
Further information: http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/haiic/ic/events.aspx
11 May 2009 (1-2pm)
“Finding funding for your research” An introduction to “Research Professional” - an online research funding service for researchers and administrators: Dr Sarah Anderson, Research Development Advisor (CHSS), Edinburgh Research and Innovation, University of Edinburgh
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Further information: www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/
12 May 2009
Eliminating Central Line and Ventilator Associated Infection
76 Portland Place, London
Provides a practical guide to eliminating central line and ventilator associated infection with an important update on new measures and steps to reduce healthcare associated infection, with a focus on towards zero.
Further information: http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk
12-13 May 2009
An Introduction to Medical Statistics for Non-statisticians
Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, University of Glasgow
This course is aimed at staff involved in clinical trials and other medical research in humans (and is not appropriate for lab-based personnel). To be eligible for this free training, participants should either be part of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde or one of the Glasgow Higher Education Institutions (Glasgow, Strathclyde, Caledonian, or Paisley).
Further information: Medical Statistics for Non-statisticians May 2009
14 May 2009
Medical Statistics II for Non-statisticians
Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, University of Glasgow
This course is aimed at staff involved in clinical trials and other medical research in humans (and is not appropriate for lab-based personnel). To be eligible for this (free) training, participants should either be part of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde or one of the Glasgow Higher Education Institutions (Glasgow, Strathclyde, Caledonian, or Paisley).
Further information: Medical Statistics for Non-statisticians May 2009
14-15 May 2009
The Triple Aim: Optimizing Health Care Resources for the good of a population
Organised by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement
London
Further information: http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Programs/ConferencesAndSeminars/TheTripleAimMay2009.htm
15 May 2009
Human Tissue Workshop - Are You Working Within the Law?
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
26 May 2009
Antimicrobial Cable Containment Systems and MT32
Seminar organised by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Estates Department West Sector, Gartnaval General Hospital, Glasgow
20 May 2009
A Practical Guide to Reducing MRSA – Towards Zero
Cavendish Conference Centre, London
This one day conference provides an important update on new measures and steps to reduce MRSA.
Further information http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk
28 May 2009
Improving Quality and Safety to prevent HAI in NHS Scotland (CDAD/SAB)
Dunblane Hydro Hotel, Dunblane
These National Events are designed for Infection Control Teams and other healthcare workers in NHS Boards aiming to share good practice, inform, inspire and show how HEAT can be achieved in relation to CDAD and SAB.
Further information: http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/haiic/ic/events.aspx
1 June 2009
How to fill out an ethics form – the Integrated Research Application System
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
2 June 2009
Helping you to submit a successful NHS Research Ethics Application
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh
This course provides step-by-step guidance on the NHS ethical review process including details on what to do before submitting an application, during the committee meeting and after gaining ethical approval.
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/Courses.htm
3 June 2009
A Practical Guide to Reducing Clostridium difficile: Towards Zero
Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester
Provides an update on the latest developments in reducing Clostridium difficle.
Further information: http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk
30 April, 7 May, 14 May, 28 May & 4 June 2009
Statistics for Clinical Researchers
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh
Further information: http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education
9 June 2009
Writing up Qualitative Research
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
10 June 2009
Reducing Surgical Site Infections
Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester
Provides an important update on reducing surgical site infection.
Further information: http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk
11 June 2009 (afternoon)
Invasive fungal infection: today and tomorrow
Expanding beyond its symposia on bacterial infections, the Scottish Infection Research Network (SIRN) has constructed this free afternoon event to engage the involvement of prescribers, pharmacists, researchers and others with an interest in fungal disease.
University of Glasgow, Glasgow
12 June 2009
Infectious diseases today - more questions than answers?
Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh
This symposium has been designed to provide information and stimulate discussion about a diverse range of areas that are of current interest in infectious diseases. All grades of medical, nursing and scientific staff and associated healthcare professionals are welcome to register.
Further information: http://www.rcpe.ac.uk/education/events/infect-dis-jun-09.php
16-17 June 2009
NHSScotland Event 2009 : Working Together for a Healthier Scotland.
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow
Further information: http://www.nhsscotlandevent.com/cci/2886.html
18 - 19 June 2009
How to Practice Evidence-Based Health Care
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh
Course is aimed at health care professionals and researchers who wish to gain knowledge of critical appraisal and experience in the practice of evidence-based health care.
Further information: http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/Courses.htm
2 July 2009
Infection Control Scotland 09 - The conference aims to provide a political and academic viewpoint on HCAIs as well as the view from inside the NHS, from those who fight the infection day to day.
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Further information: http://www.publicserviceevents.co.uk/main/overview2.asp?ID=87
10 September 2009 (afternoon)
Effective Presentations - An informal half day course which covers the knowledge and skills you need to prepare and deliver a structured and successful presentation
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Further information: www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education
14-15 September 2009
An Introduction to Medical Statistics for Non-Statisticians
The course is free if you are employed by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde or if you are a student at any of the Glasgow Higher Education Institutions (Glasgow, Strathclyde, Paisley and Caledonian).
Further information: http://www.rcb.gla.ac.uk/courses.htm
14-16 September 2009
Health Protection 2009 - organised by the Health Protection Agency
Warwick University
Will showcase the latestscientific research and new developments in protecting against infectious diseases, environmental hazards and preparation for health emergencies.
Further information: http://www.healthprotectionconference.org.uk
16 September 2009
Medical Statistics II for Non-statisticians
The course is free if you are employed by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde or if you are a student at any of the Glasgow Higher Education Institutions (Glasgow, Strathclyde, Paisley and Caledonian).
Course details can be found on http://www.rcb.gla.ac.uk/courses.htm
18 September 2009
Statistics - Regression Analysis. The course is designed for researchers who have some experience in data analysis, presentation and interpretation and who wish to develop skills in regression analysis.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/Courses.htm
21-23 September 2009
Infection Prevention 09 - Organised by the Infection Prevention Society
Celebrating the past looking to the future – 50 years of infection prevention
Harrogate International Centre
Further information: http://www.infectionpreventionconference.org.uk/
22 September 2009 (evening)
Antimicrobial Practices and Executions for Excellence
An educational meeting with Dr Raul Isturiz (President of the International Society for Infectious Diseases) and Dr Lance Peterson (Director of Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Research, North Shore University Health System in Evanston, Illinois) to:
• Discuss the problems and impact of resistance
• Review the accepted elements of an antimicrobial optimization program
• Review monotherapy vs. combination therapy
• Present simple strategies for optimizing the current antibiotic armamentarium
• Discussing the difference between Antibiotic cycling (‘Control’) & Antibiotic diversity (‘Optimization’)
Wolfson Medical School, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ
Further information: Antimicrobial Practices and Executions for Excellence
23 September 2009 (afternoon)
Safe Storage and Transfer of Research Data - This seminar will provide an update on the current policies for storing and transferring data (which have been recently revised) and there will also be an opportunity to voice your concerns and ask questions.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Further information: www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education
24 September 2009
Reducing MRSA. Whether you are an infection control specialist or member of the hospital team, this one day conference provides an important update on new measures and steps to reduce MRSA, with a focus on MRSA as a patient safety and quality indicator. Church House, London
Further information: Hanisha on 020 8541 1399, email hanisha@healthcare-events.co.uk or visit http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk
Brochure: http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk/conf/booking.php?action=home&id=321
25 September 2009 (afternoon)
How to fill out an Ethics form - The Integrated Research Application System : A half day training including presentations, practical computer sessions & discussions on how to apply for ethics approval using the new system.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Further information: www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education
5 October 2009 (evening)
MRSA - the superbug crunch - Anthony Coates, St Georges, University of London
Organised by Cafe Scientifique. Can the human species survive the emergence of MRSA and superbugs which are resistant to our antibiotics? What are the origins of antibiotic resistance and the current crisis and what does the future hold?
Anthony Coates is a medical microbiologist with twenty-five years experience of medical research with bacteria. His work in tuberculosis has led to new ideas about tackling superbugs and he has founded a company which makes novel antibiotics based upon these concepts, now in clinical trials for MRSA.
The Victorian Bar, Tron Theatre, Trongate, Glasgow
Further information: http://www.cafescientifique.org/glasgow.htm
8 October (afternoon)
Working Together: A collaborative approach to nurse and allied health care professional led research - Dr Lynn Kilbride, School Director Academic Development (Post Graduate and Lifelong Learning), School of Nursing Midwifery & Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Further information: www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education
8 October 2009 (12noon -2pm)
The Importance of Medical Research to Scotland - Rhona Allison, Senior Director of Life Sciences, Scottish Enterprise
Will provide a perspective in relation to the Scottish economy and infrastructure and discuss the importance of medical research to the life sciences agenda. Part of the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde monthly lunchtime programme. Lunch and networking from 12noon. Talks at 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
For more information please call or email: Sandra Kane, 0141 232 9545, sandra.kane@nhs.net
9 October 2009
Consent for Research - Legal, Ethical and Practical aspects. For anyone who recruits patients or healthy volunteers to research studies and/or designs studies requiring the recruitment of human participants.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Further information: http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/Courses.htm
12 October 2009 (afternoon)
Helping you to Submit a successful NHS Research Ethics Application
This course provides step-by-step guidance on the NHS ethical review process including details on what to do before submitting an application, during the committee meeting and after gaining ethical approval.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Further information: www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education
28 October 2009 (morning)
Introduction to Questionnaire Design
This is a half-day course for health professionals who wish to develop skills in designing simple questionnaires but who have had very little previous experience.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Further information: www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education
30 October, 6, 13, 27 November & 4 December 2009
Statistics for Clinical Researchers - A detailed & practical statistics course, run for 1 day a week over 5 weeks, covering basic statistical analyses and how to critically appraise analyses in the literature.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Further information: www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education
3 November 2009
Reducing Clostridium Difficile. Whether you are an infection control specialist or member of the hospital team, this one day conference provides an important update on new measures and steps to reduce Clostridium Difficile, with a focus towards zero.
Church House, London
Further information: call Hanisha on 020 8541 1399, email hanisha@healthcare-events.co.uk or visit http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk
Brochure: http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk/conf/booking.php?action=home&id=348
4 November 2009
The use of mapping software and systems in health research.
Organised by the IDRN, this workshop intends to highlight the uses of mapping software, web-based platforms and geographical information systems, in relation to all forms of research. The main talks are themed around infectious disease, including the mapping of the current 'swine flu' pandemic.
Royal Geographical Society, London, UK
More information and online registration - http://idrn.org/events/upcoming/mapping.php
4 November 2009 (afternoon)
Getting your Research in Print: From Planning to Publication - Professor David Webb, Professor of Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, University of Edinburgh
Publishing a paper in a journal is the most important way of communicating the results of your research to the scientific community. This course offers advice and guidance on how to write a paper and get it published, from the original idea to the first draft, submission, referees’ comments, publication and all steps in between.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Further information: http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/Courses.htm
12 November 2009 (12noon-2pm)
Research and the Use of Human Tissue: Glasgow’s Model - Jane Hair, Bio-Repository Manager.
There will be an outline of the legislation relating to the use of Human Tissue in research. The structure in Glasgow for supporting researchers and recording patient’s wishes will be discussed. Part of the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde monthly lunchtime programme. Lunch and networking from 12noon. Talks will commence at 12.30pm
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
For more information please call or email: Sandra Kane, 0141 232 9545, sandra.kane@nhs.net
17 November 2009
Introduction to Qualitative Methods for Health Professionals - A day of lectures, group work and discussion covering the practicalities of research design, how to run focus groups, generate & analyse data, develop coding frames and code transcripts from cumulative datasets.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Further information: www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education
19 November 2009
Healthcare Associated Infections - Past, Present and Future
One day event organised by Health Protection Scotland.
Beardmore Conference Centre, Beardmore St, Clydebank, Glasgow, G81
Further information: http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/haiic/sshaip/eventsdetail.aspx?id=158&hid=1
19 November 2009 (5.30-6.30pm)
Trial by Ordeal - This idiot's guide to a first clinical trial
Dr John Simpson (Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, University of Edinburgh)
John Simpson is a Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. He is also a principal investigator in the MRC Centre for Inflammation Research at Little France. His research group works on regulation of innate immunity in severe lung infection/injury. A particular area of interest relates to studying the interaction of neutrophils and monocytes during lung injury. The group's results have led directly to the design of a clinical trial of monocyte depletion in experimental lung inflammation. This is the first clinical trial run by Dr Simpson and his group. His talk will briefly cover the work leading up to the trial then focus mainly on the highs and lows of organising one's first clinical trial.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility Seminar Room,Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Further information: http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education/Seminars.htm
24 November 2009 (afternoon)
Writing up Qualitative Research - This workshop will explore the main challenges involved in writing up qualitative research and will provide hints on how to maximise publications. Course content includes: the challenges of writing up qualitative research, hints on structuring papers and selecting quotes, understanding the review process and how to develop your own publication plan.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Further information: www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education
25 November 2009
Good Clinical Practice & the EU Directive
This course is relevant to individuals who have no previous GCP training and those whose previous GCP training was more than two years ago.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility North Corridor, Western General Hospital Edinburgh.
Further information: http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education
26 November 2009
€76.8 million for drug development: the Innovative Medicines Initiative - Information Day
The Innovative Medicines Initiative, a joint initiative between the European Commission and the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), was initiated in 2007 to overcome the main research bottlenecks in the drug development process. The second annual call for proposals to support pre-competitive research activities is expected on 17 November 2009, with the deadline for expression of interest set on 8 February 2010. The call will focus on three priorities including Infectious Disease and Inflammation.
Nexxus Scotland, Scotland Europa and Life Sciences Scotland will host this event to provide an overview of the call and an insight of the main objectives for each thematic priority. It is suitable for Pharmaceutical companies, including, SMEs, Universities, Research Centres and NHS and Patients organisations.
Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan, Edinburgh
26 November 2009 (9:30am - 1:00pm)
Good Clinical Practice & the EU Directive - A Half Day Update
This course is relevant to individuals who have previously undertaken a GCP course and wish to update or re-fresh their knowledge.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility North Corridor, Western General Hospital Edinburgh.
Further information: : http://www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk/education
27 November 2008
NHS Healthcare Science - Scotland, National Event
The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh
Further information: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health/NHS-Scotland/HealthcareScience/HCSEvents
7 December 2009 (12noon-2pm)
NRSCC: Who are we? What do we do? - Dr Alison Walker, National Coordinator, NHS Research Scotland Coordinating Centre (NRSCC)
The role of NHS Research Scotland Co-ordinating Centre (NRSCC) in streamlining the R&D approval process for multi-centre research in Scotland will be explained. What the service delivers and what this means to research applicants will be discussed. Part of the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde monthly lunchtime programme. Lunch and networking from 12noon. Talks will commence at 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
For more information please call or email: Sandra Kane, 0141 232 9545, sandra.kane@nhs.net
8 December 2009
Surgical Site Infection
Providing an important update on the new measures and steps to reduce Surgical Site Infection, implementing the NICE SSI Guidance and moving forward with a focus on towards zero.
Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester.
Further information: http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk
7 January 2010 (12noon-2pm)
Green for Go: the approvals you need to conduct Clinical Research in the NHS - Dr Judith Godden, Scientific Officer, WOSRES & Dr Lynda McSorley, Governance Manager, NHS GG&C
The session will explain the process and documents required to obtain the relevant approvals for all types of clinical research projects Part of the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde monthly lunchtime programme. Lunch and networking from 12noon. Talks will commence at 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
For more information please call or email: Sandra Kane, 0141 232 9545, sandra.kane@nhs.net
2 February 2010
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Hot Topic Symposium - Healthcare Associated Infection
Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI), often due to MDR bacteria continues to increase, causing extensive mortality, morbidity, increased costs and length of stay and not insignificant public and political concern. Much of the problem is due to the Antibiotic Paradox. These wonder drugs have allowed huge strides to be made in invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, changing the face of modern medicine. Simultaneously however, antibiotic resistance (due to the use of these same antibiotics) threatens these very advances and may even have inappropriately reduced our adherence to conventional infection control measures, further aggravating the problem. MRSA and C difficile illustrate that antibiotic resistance is actually leading to an increase in numbers of HAIs. This world-wide Epidemic is everyone's concern. The International distinguished speakers assembled for this State of the Art Symposium will address the issues as they affect Medical and Para-medical practitioners, describing the current and likely future size of the problem, along with possible solutions.
The Queen Mother Conference Centre, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 9 Queen Street , Edinburgh EH2 1JQ
10 February 2010 (12noon - 4pm)
Grants, money and career: what every new researcher needs to know
Run in association with the Chief Scientist Office and Infectious Disease Research Network, SIRN is hosting an afternoon symposium to provide information and guidance to anyone interested in rsearch, or developing a career in research, into healthcare associated infections.
Beardmore Hotel, Clydebank.
11 February 2010 (12noon-2pm)
Use of Patients Records in Research - Professor Francis Mair
Discussing “Towards a Consensus for Best Practice, Use of patient records from general practice for research” Wellcome Trust June 2009. Part of the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde monthly lunchtime programme. Lunch and networking from 12noon. Talks will commence at 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
For more information please call or email: Sandra Kane, 0141 232 9545, sandra.kane@nhs.net
26 February 2010 (afternoon)
Helping you to submit a successful NHS Research Ethics Application
A half day of interaction with Research Ethic Committee (REC) members and staff providing an insight into the NHS ethical review process.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
11 March 2010 (12noon-2pm)
Navigating Paediatric Research - Dr Faisal Ahmed, Consultant Paediatrician
Will provide an overview of Paediatric Research in Glasgow and the challenges paediatric researchers face. Part of the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde monthly lunchtime programme. Lunch and networking from 12noon. Talks will commence at 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
For more information please call or email: Sandra Kane, 0141 232 9545, sandra.kane@nhs.net
11 March 2010
Healthcare Associated Infections 2010 - 7th Annual Conference
Church House, Westminster, London
12 March 2010 (afternoon)
Glasgow Clinical Research Facility Open Day
Research Improves Healthcare
Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
Further information & Registration
14-18 March 2010
7th International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Diseases
ISPPD-7 will bring together top researchers and clinicians from around the world for a fascinating program highlighting the latest scientific achievements in the many aspects related to pneumococci and pneumococcal diseases. Topics will cover epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms, clinical aspects, prevention and treatment.
Tel Aviv, Israel.
23 March 2010
Life Sciences: Investing in Discovery will offer the chance to tap into the best practice solutions to securing scientific talent, skills and development opportunities. The event will bring together the key industries, organisations and academic experts, in-a-view to ensuring the delivery of an effective and intelligent plan to develop industry needs, manage knowledge and skills networks, and turn innovative solutions into profitable commercial opportunities. This exciting meeting will explore leading government policy, public-private partnerships and the support for emerging life sciences companies.
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
25 March 2010
Surgical Site Infection (SSI) NICE Guidelines – A Master Class
Organised by the Infection Prevention Society, The class will you through the background to and recommendations from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for the reduction in Surgical Site Infections. This event will be of particular interest for anyone working in Infection Prevention, Theatres, Surgical Wards and Tissue Viability.
Hilton Grosvenor, Edinburgh
25 March 2010
Pandemic Preparedness and response 2010: preparing the nation
Advanced planning and readiness are crucial if high-risk workplaces are to remain in action, essential services kept running, and business continuity is maintained throughout a pandemic crisis. The expert speakers will explore how improved planning can reduce social and economic effects, outlining current strategies and best practice with the aim to minimise disruption. Organised by PSCA International.
Central Hall, Westminster, London
8 April 2010 (12noon-2pm)
What are data? - Sharon Kean
This session will cover the different types of data within research, the storage and archiving needs for the various types of data and study design. Part of the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde monthly lunchtime programme. Lunch and networking from 12noon. Talks will commence at 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
Further information & registration
12 April 2010
Lessons learned from Swine Flu for Researchers: How should we study the next pandemic?
The unprecedented national emergency response to the Swine Flu (A/H1N1) pandemic during 2009 was accompanied by a substantial research effort to understand how the outbreak affected the British population and to test ways of reducing this impact. The challenges of conducting this research were considerable, but the results brought immediate public health benefits as well as advances in our understanding of human behaviour. Despite the successes, however, there are always lessons that could be learned. This workshop will bring together researchers from different disciplines within the social sciences in order to identify ways that we could do better in the next pandemic. What key issues should behavioural and social scientists explore the next time around? How could researchers from different disciplines work together more effectively? How should funding be made available? And how do you obtain ethics approval in a hurry? This one-day workshop will explore all of these topics and allow participants the chance to share their experiences and suggest ways for improvement. The workshop will be of particular relevance to researchers from any behavioural or social science discipline with an interest in this area, but will also be of interest to a wider audience who have an interest in influenza.
Wellcome Trust conference centre, central London
21 April 2010 (10am-12:30pm)
Innovative Healthcare; YOUR ideas and how to develop them
This free event will detail how novel ideas that have arisen from work at the lab bench (novel compounds/activities), in the clinic (novel medical devices) or in the office (novel software and applications) can be developed. In particular, the session will provide an awareness of how to capitalise on the value of new ideas and how developing these can improve patient healthcare. Case studies of projects that highlight the successful development of innovations from various clinical specialties will be presented in the session.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
21 April 2010 (1pm-7pm)
Horizons in Hospital-Acquired Infections.
Nexxus and the UK Sensors and Instrumentation Knowledge Transfer Network (SIKTN) have organised an event to examine opportunities arising from the hospital-acquired infections challenge. This joint meeting explores opportunities arising from hospital-acquired infections, especially for diagnostics and infection control as ways to manage infection risk. Attendees will hear from the clinical front-line, and from researchers and businesses developing new technologies to help. As with all Nexxus events, you will have ample opportunity to network and find ways to apply your knowledge to address the challenge.
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh
23 April 2010 (12noon - 4pm)
Patients journey - missing data
Afternoon behavioural event.
Queens Hotel, Perth
Free event to be held in Perth on the afternoon of Friday 23 April 2010. The proposed outcomes for participants are:
* Identification of the contribution and benefits of behavioural research to the HAI research agenda
* Highlight methods used which could be applied in your own workplace
* Identification of opportunities which could be used in current/future research
Registration for the event has now closed.
23 April 2010
Helping you to submit a successful NHS Research Ethics Application
A detailed & practical statistics course, run for 1 day a week over 5 weeks, covering basic statistical analyses and how to critically appraise analyses in the literature.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
23 April 2010
Knowledge Transfer Scotland: Policy and Practice Conference
This is the third annual conference on KT designed specifically for Scotland's research community and offers a forum to early stage researchers, research managers, KT practitioners, policy makers and research funders to come together to discuss the scope and potential of KT in Scotland, and be inspired about the skills researchers can develop and the impact they can have through the practice of KT. Generous financial sponsorship from the Scottish Funding Council, Vitae Scotland and Northern Ireland Hub, the University of St Andrews and Heriot-Watt University will enable up to 350 delegates from across Scotland to attend the conference for free.
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
23-24 April 2010
Scottish Microbiology Association Spring 2010 Meeting
Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore
23 April, 30 April, 7 May, 14 May & 21 May 2010
Statistics for Clinical Researchers
Attendance is required at all 5 days.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh
27-28 April 2010
The Scottish School of Primary Care Annual Conference 2010 - Focusing our Research on Patients
Crieff Hydro Hotel.
5 May 2010
Champions Challenged 2010 - What's your contribution?
NHS Grampian Infection Prevention & Control Department's 2nd annual conference for NHS Scotland Cleanliness Champions
Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre
6 May 2010 (12noon-2pm)
Lessons from MHRA Inspection - Dr Lynda McSorley
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, in its capacity as sponsor of non-commercial clinical trials, is subject to inspection by the MHRA. This session will cover the inspection process from preparation through to post-inspection. Part of the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde monthly lunchtime programme. Lunch and networking from 12noon. Talks will commence at 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
For more information please call or email: Sandra Kane, 0141 232 9545, sandra.kane@nhs.net
12 May 2010
Understanding the Basics of Randomised Controlled Trials
Starting with the question “Why do we do Randomised Controlled Trials?” The course will cover different methods used to investigate health and disease, from case-reports to RCTs. Real-life examples will be used throughout. The unique elements of a RCT such as randomisation and blinding will also be discussed, how the results of a RCT are expressed (Relative Risk etc.). There will be a group work session on how to read a paper on a RCT. This paper will be circulated beforehand.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh
13 May 2010
Raising the standards of publication and research in infection control studies and outbreak reports - a training event based on the ORION statement
This event considers How to use a CONSORT equivalent for your conference abstract, your paper, your grant or your general reading. It is acknowledged that the standard of much infection control research and publication needs to be raised in order to base policy and practice on a robust evidence base. This CONSORT equivalent statement for such studies seeks to raise the standard of research and publication in the field. It has been jointly published by Lancet ID and JAC, and shorter training workshops have been given at regional SpR level in London, and for the Federation of Infection Societies. Previous workshops have concentrated on infection control intervention and antibioitc management intervention studies. It is intended that this workshop will give participants two infection control/antibiotic stewardship papers (one ORION compliant and one not) to assess using the ORION checklist and working in small groups, then feeding back. They will also be given two outbreak reports to assess. Workshop leaders include Sheldon Stone (UCL and Royal Free NHS Trust), Barry Cookson (Health Protection Agency) and Peter Davey (University of Dundee)
52 Club, London
14 May 2010
Applications of Point of Care tests to infectious disease detection and diagnosis
This one-day workshop will discuss research priorities in the area of infectious disease diagnostics, including topics such as the development of diagnostic/triage devices with regards to infectious disease diagnosis, and the development of point of care tests for diagnosis of GI infections, STIs and blood borne viruses. There is the opportunity to submit an abstract for a poster, there will be short speaking slots for you to 'pitch your research' with the aim of finding collaborators who can help further your work, and there will also be talks from the biotechnology industry on the applications of their current and future products.
Speakers include -
- Dr Penny Wilson, Technology Strategy Board
- Prof Tim Coats, University of Leicester
- Wing Commander Andy Green, Ministry of Defence
- Prof Chris Probert, University of Bristol
- Dr Helen Lee, University of Cambridge
- Discussion session chaired by Prof Mark Wilcox, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
National Space Centre, Leicester
Further information and registration
14 May 2010
The 13th Annual Spring Meeting of the British Infection Society
Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, London
18-19 May 2010
An Introduction to Medical Statistics for Non-Statisticians
Organised by the Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, University of Glasgow. This course is aimed at staff involved in clinical trials and other medical research in humans (and is not appropriate for lab-based personnel). To be eligible for this free training, participants should either be part of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde or one of the Glasgow Higher Education Institutions (Glasgow, Strathclyde, Caledonian, or Paisley).
University of Glasgow
19 May 2010
A Practical Guide to Eliminating Central Line and Ventilator Associated Infection
Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester
20 May 2009
Medical Statistics II for Non-statisticians
Organised by the Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, University of Glasgow. This course is aimed at staff involved in clinical trials and other medical research in humans (and is not appropriate for lab-based personnel). To be eligible for this free training, participants should either be part of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde or one of the Glasgow Higher Education Institutions (Glasgow, Strathclyde, Caledonian, or Paisley).
University of Glasgow
25-26 May 2010
Patient Safety Congress 2010
The aim of the Congress is to raise the profile of patient safety, share best practice and embed innovation across all areas of healthcare provision in the UK
ICC Birmingham
3 June 2010
Introduction to Quality Assurance
Provides a practical introduction to the Quality Assurance systems that are relevant to Research and Development and their pragmatic implementation. The course is applicable to any situation in which a Quality Assurance system is necessary or desirable.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh
9 June 2010
Involving Patients and the Public as Partners in Clinical Research
This is an interactive course, which aims to:
·Help people to build their understanding of patient and public involvement in research
· Enable researchers to start involving patients and public in their research, or to develop their involvement activities if they area already active in this area
· Encourage people to learn from each other about what might work in specific contexts
· Equip patients and public with an understanding of the opportunities & issues in becoming actively involved in clinical research
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh
10-13 June 2010
2010 OSAP Annual Symposium theme is "Shake it Up". The program is designed to present cutting edge information, skill building sessions and numerous opportunities to learn, share and grow. The program committee's four educational goals are to help you (1) Overcome complacency, (2) Support compliance, (3) Advance a culture of safety, and (4) Prepare for contingencies.
Tampa, Florida
11 June 2010
Understanding behavioural responses to infectious disease outbreaks
The influenza pandemic of 2009 highlighted the need to better understand how individuals may modify or change their behaviour in response to outbreaks of infectious diseases. Many aspects of healthcare response and control policies to large-scale outbreaks are influenced by behaviours: vaccination strategies are dependent on uptake rates; changes in the likelihood of seeking health-care can affect surveillance methods; school or workplace closures to reduce transmission could have significant economic implications which may override the expected control benefits. Quantifying these types of behaviour and integrating them into predictive epidemiological and economic models are key challenges. This meeting will explore such issues from a number of different perspectives, with reference to important lessons learnt so far from the swine ‘flu pandemic. The workshop will also consider new technologies or methodologies that may help investigate behavioural responses, and the ethical challenges they present; we expect it to be of interest to those involved in health-care policy generation, epidemiological and economic modellers, and health psychology researchers.
Regents College, central London
11 June 2010
Infectious Diseases: a Brave New World?
Infectious diseases continue to challenge on many different levels. The last year has seen the first European recognition of H1N1 influenza in Scotland, the emergence of anthrax in Scottish drug users and growing rates of tuberculosis, HIV and imported infection in the Scottish population. This symposium covers some of these important changes and builds on previous symposia in further defining the expanding role of infection specialists in the modern hospital. We are delighted also to focus on emerging neurological infections, perhaps the most challenging of all infections to manage. The meeting should be of particular interest to trainees and practising hospital clinicians, microbiologists and public health physicians but many topics will also be of relevance to GPs, nurses and pharmacists working in the field of infection.
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
14 June 2010
Literature Searching with Medline
Looks in detail at how to carry out a literature search in the biomedical database Medline. Will take you from the basics to advanced searching techniques in one day. Participants will build and refine a search of their own during the course. The session will use the Ovid interface, available through the NHS e-Library.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh
15 June 2010
Ethics and the IRAS form
This course provides an informal but intensive overview of the process of applying for ethical approval. It will cover the practicalities of using the web based system, give an overview of all the approvals required before research can begin and go through the form step-by-step.
Room 115, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen
16 June 2010 (9.30am-1pm)
Good Clinical Practice & EU Directive Half Day UPDATE
For personnel with previous GCP training. Mixture of lectures and workshops.
WTCRF, Seminar Room, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
16 June 2010 (9:30am - 1:00pm)
Good Clinical Practice & the EU Directive - A Half Day Update
This course is relevant to individuals who have previously undertaken a GCP course and wish to update or re-fresh their knowledge. It is appropriate for anyone conducting or supporting clinical research.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh
17 June 2010
Good Clinical Practice & the EU Directive
Relevant to individuals who have no previous GCP training and those whose previous GCP training was more than two years ago. The course is appropriate for anyone conducting or supporting clinical research.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh
18 June 2010
Helping you to Submit a successful NHS Research Ethics Application
Provides step-by-step guidance on the NHS research ethical review process including details on what to consider before submitting an application, during the committee meeting and after gaining ethical approval.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh
21-22 June
HPA pandemic influenza conference H1N1: The world responds to a 21st century pandemic
This international conference will bring together scientists, academics and public health professionals to examine what we have learnt since the appearance of H1N1 in April 2009, and how the knowledge gained from the global effort can be used in preparing for future pandemic response. The programme includes in-depth sessions on virology, epidemiology and modelling, the impact on hospitals and communities and the effect of clinical countermeasures. P
22 June 2010 (1.30pm-4.30pm)
Good Clinical Practice for Researchers
This course will cover the Research Governance Framework and the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and will use a combination of lectures and interactive workshops.
Room 115, Health Science Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen
23 June 2010 (9:30am -1pm)
Introduction to Questionnaire Design
For health professionals who wish to develop skills in designing simple questionnaires but who have had very little previous experience.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh
28 June 2010 (1:00pm - 4:15pm)
How to fill out an Ethics form - The Integrated Research Application System
A half day training including presentations, practical computer sessions & discussions on how to apply for ethics approval using the new system
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh
30 June - 1 July 2010
Monitoring Skills for Non-Commercial Trials
This two-day course will provide an introduction to the skills required for monitoring research in the UK non-commercial sector. The course will focus on monitoring of clinical research trials of medicinal products. The course is designed for all staff involved in monitoring, or supervising monitoring of clinical research e.g. R&D Managers, research governance staff, study coordinators, and investigator site staff. This course is run by ACRP in collaboration with the NHS R&D Forum.
20 July 2010 (9.30am-12.30pm)
Good Clinical Practice for Researchers
This course will cover the Research Governance Framework and the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and will use a combination of lectures and interactive workshops.
Room 115, Health Science Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen
16-18 August 2010
International Conference on Infectious Diseases and Vaccines (Indivac 2010)
Wuhan, China
Further information: http://www.indivac.org/2010/
18 August (1.30pm-4.30pm)
Good Clinical Practice for Researchers
This course will cover the Research Governance Framework and the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and will use a combination of lectures and interactive workshops.
Room 115, Health Science Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen
6-9 September 2010
Society for general Microbiology Autumn Meeting
Main theme: Metals and Microbes
University of Nottingham
10 September 2010 (12noon-2pm)
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. Lunch and Networking 12.00pm - 14.00pm, Presentation 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
12-15 September 2010
The 50th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC)
Boston, USA
22 September 2010 (9.30am-12.30pm)
Good Clinical Practice for Researchers
This course will cover the Research Governance Framework and the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and will use a combination of lectures and interactive workshops.
Room 115, Health Science Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen
14-15 September 2010
Health Protection 2010
The programme for Health Protection 2010 will include five parallel symposia each day - focusing on epidemiology, hepatitis and other blood borne viruses, food borne infections, CBRN and emerging threats, swine flu, vaccines, TB, healthcare associated infections, environmental hazards, emergency response and new technologies. Abstracts are invited for submission by 14 May for consideration for oral or poster presentations.
Warwick University
16 September 2010 (2pm - 4.30pm)
Lecturing with Es- a Guide to Giving an Effective Presentation
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
20-22 September 2010
Infection Prevention 2010 - Moving forward with confidence
Bournemouth International Centre
23 September 2010 (1pm - 2pm)
Safe Storage and Transfer of Research Data
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
27 September 2010 (9.30am - 12.00pm)
The Principles of Good Clinical Practice for non-drug trials
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
29 September 2010 (3pm-5pm)
'Regulatory Compliance in UK Laboratories Processing Clinical Trial Samples: Guidance from Regulators' (WEBINAR)
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
30 September 2010 (1-4.30pm)
GCP Update Course for Researchers Working on CTIMPs (Clinical Trial of Investigational Medicinal Products)
Appropriate for anyone conducting or supporting clinical research involving CTIMP’s (clinical trials of investigational medicinal products) and who has already attended a GCP course.
Room 115, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen
6 October 2010 (1pm - 3pm)
Introduction to Sample Size & Power Calculation for Clinical Research
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
7 October 2010 (9.30am-1pm)
Good Clinical Practice for Non-Drug Trials
This half-day course is appropriate for anyone conducting or supporting clinical research that does not involve a ‘drug’. The course will provide research staff with the knowledge to undertake quality research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, which requires the application of the principles of Good Clinical Practice to all health research involving patients.
- History of the Research Governance Framework
- Informed Consent
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Quality Issues
- Principles of GCP
Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Conference Room Gardner Institute, Western Infirmary, 38 Church Street Glasgow, G11 6NT
12 October 2010 (10am - 4.30pm)
Good Clinical Practice & the EU Directive
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
13 October 2010 (9.30am - 1pm)
Good Clinical Practice & the EU Directive - A Half Day Update
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
14 October 2010
Ethical Principles Relating to Consent for Use of Samples and Related Data in Research
The workshop aims to provide information that will clarify the ethical principles relating to when consent is or is not required for use of anonymised biological samples in research and is aimed at a broad research audience including Researchers, R&D officers/managers and REC Members and Co-ordinators.
Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
14-15 October 2010 (9:30am - 5:30pm)
How to Practice Evidence Based Health Care
This workshop is aimed at health care professionals and researchers who wish to gain knowledge of critical appraisal and experience in the practice of evidence-based health care. The course is introductory, focussed on quantitative research and covers some basic statistics.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh
19 October 2010 (1.30pm-4.30pm)
Good Clinical Practice for Researchers
This course will cover the Research Governance Framework and the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and will use a combination of lectures and interactive workshops.
Room 115, Health Science Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen
20 October 2010 (3pm-4.30pm)
‘UK Regulatory Authority Inspector Discusses Compliance Issues of Sponsor’s Responsibilities’ (WEBINAR)
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
21 October 2010 (12noon - 2pm)
NRSCC: What does it mean for the researcher: 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. Lunch and Networking 12.00pm - 14.00pm, Presentation 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
27 October, 3, 10, 17 & 24 November 2010 (Attendance is required at all 5 days) (9.15am - 4pm)
Statistics for Clinical Researchers
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh
29 October 2010 (1pm - 4.30pm)
Helping you to Submit a successful NHS Research Ethics Application
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
3 November 2010 (1pm)
Updated view on Clostridium difficile pathogenesisProfessor Maja Rupnik, Head of Research, Centre for Microbiology, Institute for Public Health, Maribor and Head of the Chair of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor.
Part of the SIRN Seminar Sponsorship Programme, this seminar will reveal the latest findings about the pathogenesis and virulence of Clostridium difficile. Professor Rupnik will also explore new data, generated by molecular epidemiology studies, about the bacterium's reservoirs, specifically those in community and health-care contexts.
Lecture Theatre, Queen's Medical Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, Little France (www.ed.ac.uk/maps/buildings/qmri)
Further information is available from Frances Fowler at: frances.fowler@ed.ac.uk.
3 November 2010 (2pm- 5pm)
Getting your Research in Print: From Planning to Publication
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
4 November 2010 (9.30am-1pm)
Good Clinical Practice for Non-Drug Trials
This half-day course is appropriate for anyone conducting or supporting clinical research that does not involve a ‘drug’. The course will provide research staff with the knowledge to undertake quality research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, which requires the application of the principles of Good Clinical Practice to all health research involving patients.
- History of the Research Governance Framework
- Informed Consent
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Quality Issues
- Principles of GCP
Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Lecture Theatre, Tennent Building, Western Infirmary, 38 Church Street Glasgow, G11 6NT
8 November 2010 (9.30am- 4.15pm)
Introduction to Qualitative Methods for Health Professionals
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
9 November 2010 (12pm - 4.30pm)
Writing Up Qualitative Research
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
10 November 2010
Nexxus Annual Life Science Awards (West of Scotland)
Presentation of the sixth Annual Nexxus Life Science Awards for Lifetime Achievement, Innovation, Young Life Scientist of the Year and Most Promising Young Life Science Company will take place on 10 November 2010.
Oran Mor, Byres Road, Glasgow
11 November 2010 (12noon - 2pm)
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. Lunch and Networking 12.00pm - 14.00pm, Presentation 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
12 November 2010 (9am - 3.30pm)
Sepsis Study Day "Expect the Unexpected"
The Infection Prevention and Control Team are hosting a Sepsis study day to raise awareness of this serious and potentially life threatening condition. The day will consist of speakers from the Scottish Government, HAI Task Force and Health Protection Scotland as well as local experts in the field of sepsis. The day is free and lunch will be provided. If you are interested, please contact Samantha Johnstone on 01324 616009 or e-mail samantha.johnstone@nhs.net.
SIRN is pleased to sponsor one of the presentations as part of its Seminar Sponsorship programme.
Lecture Theatre, Stirling Royal Infirmary
12 November 2010
World Pneumonia Day : Perspectives on pneumonia and pneumococcal disease.
*** Registration for this event has now closed ***
To mark World Pneumonia Day, SIRN is hosting a day of presentations on pneumonia and pneumococcal disease including new vaccine strategies and vaccine development. The event is free and open to all cinical, science, public health and lay people, but advance registration is essential.
Carnegie Room, University of Glasgow
Further information.12 November 2010
It surprises most people to learn that pneumonia kills more children than any other disease. That is why leading global health organizations have called for World Pneumonia Day- to call attention to the 2 million children that die each year from pneumonia and ask people to join the fight to save these lives.
This is where you step in! You can Host a World Pneumonia Day Event in your community on or around November 12th to help raise awareness about this disease and the proven solutions available to reduce child pneumonia deaths.
Your event can be big or small- you can invite family, friends, co-workers or neighbors. You can draw from any of the ideas and themes below to make your event successful or you can come up with your own original event ideas that fit you and your community!
15 November 2010 (10am-4pm)
Managing your References using Endnote
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
15 November 2010 (12.30pm)
Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Resistance. Seminar by Dr Camilla Wiuff*, Health Protection Scotland.
Part of the SIRN Seminar Sponsorship Programme. Attendance is free and a light lunch will be provided. To register please contact Dr Claire Alexander.
TJ Thomson Suite, Stobhill Hospital (Old Building)
*replacing Dr Anne Eastaway.
16 November 2010
Nexxus Annual Life Science Awards (East of Scotland)
Presentation of the sixth Annual Nexxus Life Science Awards for Lifetime Achievement, Innovation, Young Life Scientist of the Year and Most Promising Young Life Science Company will take place on 10 November 2010.
Venue to be confirmed.
18 November 2010
European Antibiotic Awareness Day
The aim of the Day is to provide an annual opportunity for awareness raising about the threat to public health of antibiotic resistance and how to use antibiotics responsibly. The latest data confirms that across the European Union the number of patients infected by resistant bacteria is increasing and that antibiotic resistance is a major threat to public health. Responsible use of antibiotics can help stop resistant bacteria from developing and help keep antibiotics effective for the use of future generations. Successful national public awareness campaigns are already resulting in more rational use of antibiotics and a reduction in levels of antibiotic resistance.
The European Antibiotic Awareness Day is targeting the general public and primary care prescribers, e.g. doctors and prescribing nurses. If you support this initiative, here are several ideas on how to help:
Spread the word
- Talk about the European Antibiotic Awareness Day and its significance with your friends, family and colleagues.
- Help advertise the European Antibiotic Awareness Day in newsletters, on websites, in the media and on the Internet, by inserting a link on your website, in your e-mail signature or in your blog.
- Print and disseminate the information materials available on teh website.
23 November 2010 (9.30am-12.30pm)
Good Clinical Practice for Researchers
This course will cover the Research Governance Framework and the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and will use a combination of lectures and interactive workshops.
Room 115, Health Science Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen
25 November 2010 (9.15am-5pm)
Practical Computer System Validation Workshop
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
2 December 2010 (12noon - 2pm)
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. Lunch and Networking 12.00pm - 14.00pm, Presentation 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
10 December 2010 (9.30am-12.30pm)
'Recipes for Success' Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing Workshop
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU
13 December 2010 (9.30am-12.30pm)
Good Clinical Practice for Researchers
This course will cover the Research Governance Framework and the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and will use a combination of lectures and interactive workshops.
Room 115, Health Science Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen
14 January 2011 (9.30am-12.45pm)
Update on Good Clinical Practice
This course is relevant for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMP) and who have previously undertaken a GCP course and wish to update or re-fresh their knowledge.
Tennent Lecture Theatre, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
19 January 2011 (9.30am-12.30pm)
Abstract Expressions
A workshop of a mixture of short presentations and practical activities for those who will need to write an abstract for conferences, publications and research applications.
Tennent Training Room, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
20 January 2011 (9.30am-12.45pm)
Update on Good Clinical Practice
This course is relevant for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMP) and who have previously undertaken a GCP course and wish to update or re-fresh their knowledge.
Tennent Lecture Theatre, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
21 January 2011
Statistics - Regression Analysis
A one day introductory statistics course on regression covering simple linear regression, multiple linear regression and logistic regression.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU.
25 January 2011 (afternoon)
Translational Funding Seminar - Clinical Funding
Representatives from the Medical Research Council and the NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Co-ordinating Centre will be giving a seminar on Tuesday 25th January 2011. Dr Tom Foulkes from the MRC and Prof. Ian Cree from NETSCC will be presenting the three different funding programmes that are available for clinical research: Developmental Clinical Studies; Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation; Health Technology Assessment.
Edinburgh BioQuarter, Queen’s Medical Research Institute, 47 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4TJ
25 January 2011 (1-2pm )
"Setting up a tissue bank - experiences from Generation Scotland, a resource for human genetics research" (Seminar)
Pamela Linksted, Chief Operations Officer, Generation Scotland Dr Shona Kerr, Chair, Resource Management & Development Committee, Generation Scotland
WTCRF Education Programme
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility North Corridor, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh EH4 2XU
26 January 2011
Managing your References using Endnote
A combination of demonstrations & hands-on practical sessions using EndNote, the reference management software.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU.
31 January 2011 (9.30am-12.30pm)
GM'Recipes for Success' Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing Workshop
This half day course, which mixes short lectures with practical activities, is appropriate for those involved in clinical research in any context, and who will be required to write and/or manage SOPs.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU.
2 February 2011
GMP for Investigational Medicinal Products
Lack of understanding of the implications of GMP for the management of clinical trial sites can lead to audit and inspection findings. This course aims to provide delegates with an understanding of GMP requirements & practical guidelines for ensuring GMP is followed at site.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital Edinburgh EH4 2XU.
7 February 2011 (9.30am-12.30pm)
Lecturing with E's
A guide to giving an effective presentation.
Tennent Training Room, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
8 February 2011 (9.30am-11am)
Pharmacovigilance for CTIMP's
This workshop is intended for research personnel involved in clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs) sponsored by NHSGGC.
Tennent Training Room, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
9 February 2011
Managing a CTIMP
This workshop aims to equip clinical research staff with an understanding of key elements involved in conducting a Clinical Trial of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP).
Tennent Training Room, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
10 February 2011 (12noon - 2pm)
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. Lunch and Networking 12.00pm - 14.00pm, Presentation 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
16 February 2011 (9am-1pm)
Update on Good Clinical Practice
This course is relevant for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMP) and who have previously undertaken a GCP course and wish to update or re-fresh their knowledge.
New Seminar Room, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
17 February 2011
Introduction to Good Clinical Practice
The course is appropriate for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP) and, as such, are required to provide evidence of GCP training. This course is relevant to individuals who have no previous GCP training and those whose previous GCP training was more than two years ago.
Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
22 February 2011
Laboratory Workshop
The aim of this workshop is to equip staff with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to carry out sample handling and processing with particular emphasis on samples for research studies. The workshop is relevant to those those who are new to research or to sample processing.
Tennent Training Room, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
23 February 2011
Diagnostic & Therapeutics
An event run jointly between SIRN and the Scottish Microbiology Society will be held at the University of Glasgow. Further information. Registration for the event has now closed.
24 February 2011 (10am - 1pm)
Statistics for the Terrified - An Introduction to Statistics
This workshop is directed at those with no knowledge of statistics who require a better understanding of how statistics can be used to describe and summarise data.
Lecture Theatre, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
8 March 2011 (9.30am-12.30pm)
Abstract Expressions
A workshop of a mixture of short presentations and practical activities for those who will need to write an abstract for conferences, publications and research applications.
Tennent Training Room, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
10 March 2011 (12noon - 2pm)
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. Lunch and Networking 12.00pm - 14.00pm, Presentation 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
15 March 2011 (9am-1pm)
Update on Good Clinical Practice
This course is relevant for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMP) and who have previously undertaken a GCP course and wish to update or re-fresh their knowledge.
New Seminar Room, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
15 March 2011
Respiratory Tract Infections: Uncommon Pathogens and Misleading Presentations
Joint conference with the British Thoracic Society
Royal College of Physicians, London
16 March 2011 (9.30am - 1pm)
Recipes for Success - Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing Workshop
This course, which mixes short lectures with practical activities, is appropriate for those involved in clinical research in any context, and who will be required to write and/or manage SOPs.
Conference Room, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
17 March 2011
Introduction to Good Clinical Practice
The course is appropriate for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP) and, as such, are required to provide evidence of GCP training. This course is relevant to individuals who have no previous GCP training and those whose previous GCP training was more than two years ago.
Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
24 March 2011 (10am-1pm)
Making Sense of Numbers - Interpretation of Data
This workshop is directed at those who need to interpret numbers but have little or no knowledge of statistics. The content is appropriate for those who may need to critically appraise published (quantitative) articles. The focus is on interpreting rather than generating the results of a statistical analysis.
Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
29 March 2011
Infection Control: Progress Under Pressure
The Quincentenary Hall, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, Despite significant achievements in infection control over recent years, the current economic environment is a threat to consolidation and continued progress. In order to achieve ambitious infection control targets within this environment, careful thought must be given to the interface between management, support services and clinical staff, with a clear view of potential patient outcomes. This Holyrood magazine one day conference will focus on how professionals from across public services can maintain and improve infection control under cost restraint.
A heavily discounted public sector rate of £75 is available. For more information please visit www.holyrood.com/infectioncontrol or email Chal Chute at chute@holyrood.com .
The Quincentenary Hall, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
31 March 2011
Preparing a Scientific Poster
This course provides an overview of the key issues of effective poster design and the methods available for poster production. It will also provide the opportunity for the preparation of a poster for discussion /critique within the workshop.
Lecture Theatre, Tennent Building, Western Infirmary, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
1 April 2011
Meningitis UK Vaccine Forum 2011 Striving for excellence together
Meningitis UK are holding a one-day free event on the key topics in vaccine development including the future of meningococcal and pneumococcal vaccines, and the feasibility of streptococcal group B vaccines.
Bristol
1-3 April 2011
ESCMID Conference on the Impact of Vaccines on Public Health
Prague, Czech Republic
Further information.
4 April 2011 (9.30am-12.30pm)
The Principles of Good Clinical Practice for non-drug trials
Training in GCP for those involved in research studies which do NOT involve investigational medicinal products (IMPs).The course outlines the 13 core principles of ICH-GCP using presentations, then workshop activities and discussions to illustrate their practical implementation.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
7 April 2011
Introduction to Good Clinical Practice
The course is appropriate for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP) and, as such, are required to provide evidence of GCP training. This course is relevant to individuals who have no previous GCP training and those whose previous GCP training was more than two years ago.
Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
12 April 2011
Managing a CTIMP
This workshop aims to equip clinical research staff with an understanding of key elements involved in conducting a Clinical Trial of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP).
Tennent Training Room, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
14 April 2011 (12noon - 2pm)
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. Lunch and Networking 12.00pm - 14.00pm, Presentation 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
47th Annual Scientific Meeting of the BSMM19 April 2011 (9.30am-1pm)
Good Clinical Practice for Research (Non-Drug Trials)
This half-day course is appropriate for anyone conducting or supporting clinical research that does not involve a ‘drug’. The course will provide research staff with the knowledge to undertake quality research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, which requires the application of the principles of Good Clinical Practice to all health research involving patients.
- History of the Research Governance Framework
- Informed Consent
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Quality Issues
- Principles of GCP
New Seminar Room, Western Infirmary, 38 Church Street Glasgow, G11 6NT
20 April 2011 (9.30am-1pm)
Good Clinical Practice for Research (Non-Drug Trials)
This half-day course is appropriate for anyone conducting or supporting clinical research that does not involve a ‘drug’. The course will provide research staff with the knowledge to undertake quality research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, which requires the application of the principles of Good Clinical Practice to all health research involving patients.
- History of the Research Governance Framework
- Informed Consent
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Quality Issues
- Principles of GCP
New Seminar Room, Western Infirmary, 38 Church Street Glasgow, G11 6NT
21 April 2011 (9am-1pm)
Update on Good Clinical Practice
This course is relevant for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMP) and who have previously undertaken a GCP course and wish to update or re-fresh their knowledge.
New Seminar Room, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
26 April 2011
Laboratory Workshop
The aim of this workshop is to equip staff with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to carry out sample handling and processing with particular emphasis on samples for research studies. The workshop is relevant to those those who are new to research or to sample processing.
Tennent Training Room, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
3 May 2011 (9.30am-12.30pm)
Lecturing with E's
A guide to giving an effective presentation.
Tennent Training Room, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
4 May 2011
Champions Challenged 2011 - Broadening Your Horizons Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, Aberdeen
This is the third annual conference of the highly successful Champions Challenged series, which last year attracted over 350 delegates and 35 exhibitors.
All delegates are invited to submit abstracts for poster presentation on Healthcare Associated Infection related topics at the Champions Challenged 2011 Conference. Deadline for submission: 31 January 2011.
6 May 2011
Achieving high standards in infection control - BDA TRAINING
Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Grosvenor Street Haymarket, EDINBURGH, EH12 5EF
6 May 2011
Control or cure: how will scientific advances and clinical studies improve the prevention and treatment of Staphylococcus aureus disease?
The workshop is being supported by the IDRN, but organised by the UK Clinical Infection Research Group.
Wellcome Trust, London (free entrance, but prior registration is essential)
6, 13 & 27 May, 3 & 10 June 2011
Statistics for Clinical Researchers
The course is designed for researchers inexperienced in data analysis, presentation and interpretation. It assumes minimal knowledge but for those with some knowledge it will provide an opportunity to reflect critically on previous work. Attendance is required at all 5 days
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital ,Edinburgh
10 May 2011
Good Clinical Practice & the EU Directive
This course is relevant to individuals who have no previous GCP training and those whose previous GCP training was more than two years ago. The course is appropriate for anyone conducting or supporting clinical research. It is particularly suitable for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMPs) and, as such, are required to provide evidence of GCP training.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
11 May 2011
6th Convergent Technologies Showcase & Conference - Healthcare Efficiency through Prevention and Intervention
A range of circumstances from demographics to the current economic crisis is driving enormous change in healthcare across the globe. Improving efficiency is crucial and innovative technology solutions will play a key part in this. This event focuses on introducing innovative technology businesses to a burgeoning healthcare market they never have considered entering and will bring together healthcare professionals, clinicians, academics, inventors, investors and technology companies.
Stirling Management Centre, Stirling University
11 May 2011 (9.30am-1pm)
Good Clinical Practice & the EU Directive - UPDATE
This course is relevant to individuals who have previously undertaken a GCP course and wish to update or re-fresh their knowledge. It is appropriate for anyone conducting or supporting clinical research. It is particularly suitable for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) and, as such, are required to provide evidence of having maintained and updated their knowledge of GCP. Attendance at the half day update course requires you to have undertaken GCP training within the past two years.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
12 May 2011 (12noon - 2pm)
Research from the Primary Care Perspective : Professor John Haughney
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. Lunch and Networking 12.00pm - 14.00pm, Presentation 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
17 May 2011
Understanding the Basics of Randomised Controlled Trials
Starting with the question “Why do we do Randomised Controlled Trials?” The course will cover different methods used to investigate health and disease, from case-reports to RCTs.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
16-18 May 2011
RCN annual international nursing research conference
This conference is being organised by the Royal College of Nursing in association with the North Yorkshire Coalition, including the Yorkshire and Humber Region of the RCN Research Society in partnership with the Universities of Bradford, Huddersfield, Leeds and Leeds Metropolitan University and West Yorkshire health economy. The dynamic scientific programme will reflect recent advances in nursing research and will disseminate this growing evidence base relating to clinical practice.
Harrogate, UK
16-18 May 2011
RCN annual international nursing research conference
This conference is being organised by the Royal College of Nursing in association with the North Yorkshire Coalition, including the Yorkshire and Humber Region of the RCN Research Society in partnership with the Universities of Bradford, Huddersfield, Leeds and Leeds Metropolitan University and West Yorkshire health economy. The dynamic scientific programme will reflect recent advances in nursing research and will disseminate this growing evidence base relating to clinical practice.
Harrogate, UK
23 May 2011
Healthcare Associated Infections of the Future: Rising to the Challenge
The Infectious Disease Research Network is running this workshop alongside colleagues at the Health Protection Agency and University of Cambridge.
We are inviting a range of speakers from across infection control including clinicians, built environment scientists, architects, designers and representatives from industry to discuss a hypothetical situation of an emerging, highly resilient and antimicrobial resistant infectious microorganism that is rampaging through 21st century hospitals.
The workshop is intended to stimulate debate and ideas from delegates. We are encouraging all speakers to think of questions for the audience that can be considered during an afternoon discussion session. For example, what else would professionals like to see in the future that would enable the control of this type of situation? This could include improved hospital design, diagnostic technologies and medical equipment, or anything else you care to think of! This workshop is suitable for all those those with an interest in infection control, whatever your discipline or specialty. Ultimately we would like to encourage and facilitate cross disciplinary collaborative work in this area.
There is a call for abstracts for a poster display (deadline 4 May) and the opportunity to pitch your work to the audience and invite collaborations! We have a reduced delegate price for current students.
Royal Armouries Museum Leeds
More information, a final programme, and online registration: http://idrn.org/events/upcoming/hcai.php
25 May 2011 (9am-1pm)
Update on Good Clinical Practice
This course is relevant for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMP) and who have previously undertaken a GCP course and wish to update or re-fresh their knowledge.
New Seminar Room, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
26 May 2011
Introduction to Good Clinical Practice
The course is appropriate for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP) and, as such, are required to provide evidence of GCP training. This course is relevant to individuals who have no previous GCP training and those whose previous GCP training was more than two years ago.
Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
30 May 2011
Managing you References using EndNote
This course provides an introduction to EndNote, the reference management software. EndNote can be used to store and organise references in a personalised database or library. References can then be inserted easily as citations and used to create a bibliography when writing articles or reports. Search results from online databases can be imported straight into the library. EndNote offers hundreds of bibliographic styles for formatting, and allows PDFs, images and other files to be attached to the references.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
8 June 2011 (9.30am-11am)
Pharmacovigilance for CTIMP's
This workshop is intended for research personnel involved in clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs) sponsored by NHSGGC.
Tennent Training Room, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
8 June 2011 (2pm-3pm)
S.pneumoniae in Poland – bacterial population under antimicrobial pressure - seminar by Dr Ewa Sadowy, National Medecines Institute, Warsaw, Poland
Gannochy Room (Seminar Room 3), Wolfson Medical School, University of Glasgow. The seminar will be preceded by Tea/Coffee in the Atrium from 1pm.
If anyone wishes to talk to Ewa please contact Andrea.Mitchell@glasgow.ac.uk.
8 June 2011
Literature Searching with Medline
This course looks in detail at how to carry out a literature search in the biomedical database Medline. This course will take you from the basics to advanced searching techniques in one day. Participants will build and refine a search of their own during the course. The session will use the Ovid interface, available through NHS Knowledge Network.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
8 June 2011
Higher Education Conference 2011
Following the publication of Lord Browne's ‘Securing a Sustainable Future for Higher Education' in October 2010, the Coalition Government has continued to develop it's policy for the reform of higher education. The Higher Education Conference 2011 will provide an unrivalled insight in to the government's efforts to develop its new strategy and discuss its possible implications. Organised by Government Knowledge Events
Central London
9 June 2011 (12noon - 2pm)
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. Lunch and Networking 12.00pm - 14.00pm, Presentation 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
9 June 2011 (12noon - 2pm)
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. Lunch and Networking 12.00pm - 14.00pm, Presentation 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
9 June 2011 (12noon - 2pm)
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. Lunch and Networking 12.00pm - 14.00pm, Presentation 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
9 June 2011 (12noon - 2pm)
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. Lunch and Networking 12.00pm - 14.00pm, Presentation 12.30pm.
Tennant Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
13 June 2011
Introduction to Quality Assurance
This one-day course provides a practical introduction to the Quality Assurance systems that are relevant to Research and Development and their pragmatic implementation. It is applicable to any situation in which a Quality Assurance system is necessary or desirable.
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
17 –19 June 2011
10th Tripartite Meeting of the Celtic Microbiology Associations
Peebles Hydro Hotel, Peebles, Scotland
20 June 2011
Involving Patients and Public as Partners in Clinical Research
This is an interactive course, which aims to:
- Help people to build their understanding of patient and public involvement in research
- Enable researchers to start involving patients and public in their research, or to develop their involvement activities if they are already active in this area
- Encourage people to learn from each other about what might work in specific contexts
- Equip patients and public with an understanding of the opportunities & issues in becoming actively involved in clinical research
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
20 June 2011 (9.30am - 1pm)
Recipes for Success - Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing Workshop
This course, which mixes short lectures with practical activities, is appropriate for those involved in clinical research in any context, and who will be required to write and/or manage SOPs.
Conference Room, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
20 June 2011 (9.30am - 1pm)
Recipes for Success - Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing Workshop
This course, which mixes short lectures with practical activities, is appropriate for those involved in clinical research in any context, and who will be required to write and/or manage SOPs.
Conference Room, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, Tennent Building, 38 Church Street, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
20 June 2011
Microbial Community Profiling
This workshop has the aim of such an event being to bring together researchers interested in profiling whole bacterial communities using techniques such as metagenomics, (16s rDNA sequencing and whole bacterial DNA sequencing), T-RFLP, and other commercial applications.
The main objectives are
- to allow interested researchers and clinicians to better understand the potential of such techniques and to identify the best method of profiling their bacterial community of choice
- to provide researchers who wish to use such methods with an overview of the theory of these methods such that experimental design is possible. Use of methods will be illustrated with examples of their use in infection research
There is also a call for poster abstracts, deadline Thursday 5 May. Do see the above webpage for more information, a programme and online registration.
Wellcome Trust, London
20 June 2011
Microbial Community Profiling
This workshop has the aim of such an event being to bring together researchers interested in profiling whole bacterial communities using techniques such as metagenomics, (16s rDNA sequencing and whole bacterial DNA sequencing), T-RFLP, and other commercial applications.
The main objectives are
- to allow interested researchers and clinicians to better understand the potential of such techniques and to identify the best method of profiling their bacterial community of choice
- to provide researchers who wish to use such methods with an overview of the theory of these methods such that experimental design is possible. Use of methods will be illustrated with examples of their use in infection research
There is also a call for poster abstracts, deadline Thursday 5 May. Do see the above webpage for more information, a programme and online registration.
Wellcome Trust, London
21 June 2011 (9.30am-1pm)
Good Clinical Practice for Research (Non-Drug Trials)
This half-day course is appropriate for anyone conducting or supporting clinical research that does not involve a ‘drug’. The course will provide research staff with the knowledge to undertake quality research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, which requires the application of the principles of Good Clinical Practice to all health research involving patients.
- History of the Research Governance Framework
- Informed Consent
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Quality Issues
- Principles of GCP
New Seminar Room, Western Infirmary, 38 Church Street Glasgow, G11 6NT
21 June 2011 (9.30am-1pm)
Good Clinical Practice for Research (Non-Drug Trials)
This half-day course is appropriate for anyone conducting or supporting clinical research that does not involve a ‘drug’. The course will provide research staff with the knowledge to undertake quality research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, which requires the application of the principles of Good Clinical Practice to all health research involving patients.
- History of the Research Governance Framework
- Informed Consent
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Quality Issues
- Principles of GCP
New Seminar Room, Western Infirmary, 38 Church Street Glasgow, G11 6NT
22 June 2011 (9am-1pm)
Update on Good Clinical Practice
This course is relevant for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMP) and who have previously undertaken a GCP course and wish to update or re-fresh their knowledge.
New Seminar Room, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
23 June 2011
Introduction to Good Clinical Practice
The course is appropriate for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP) and, as such, are required to provide evidence of GCP training. This course is relevant to individuals who have no previous GCP training and those whose previous GCP training was more than two years ago.
Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
23 June 2011
Introduction to Good Clinical Practice
The course is appropriate for those who are conducting or supporting Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP) and, as such, are required to provide evidence of GCP training. This course is relevant to individuals who have no previous GCP training and those whose previous GCP training was more than two years ago.
Lecture Theatre, Western Infirmary, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.