Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research Study Design (ICTR SD)

This 16-week course is designed for residents, fellows, faculty, and staff members as a practical introduction to clinical and translational research methods. This course provides a foundation in key components of clinical research design, facilitates the development of one’s own research protocol in preparation for foundation grant applications, and improves the reporting quality of clinical and translational research studies.

Course Title: Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research Study Design 2025

Course Information:
• This course is designed for residents, fellows, and interested junior faculty as a practical introduction to clinical research methods. Applicants must identify a research topic and faculty advisor.
• Tuition cost is $500.
• Enrollment is limited to the first 80 accepted applications.

Course Goals:
•To provide a foundation in key components of the design of clinical and translational research.
•To facilitate the development of students' research protocols in preparation for foundation grant applications.
•To improve the reporting quality of clinical and translational research studies.

Course Format:
• This 16-week course will meet online via Zoom every other week, Thursday afternoons, 3pm- 5pm, from Aug. 28, 2025 to Dec. 11, 2025.
• Watch pre-recorded lectures prior to class. Lecture discussions start at 3PM, and small group breakout sessions start at 4PM.

Lecture Topics:
• Clinical Translational Research Overview
• Systematic Reviews
• Subjects and Variables
• Study Design
• Causality and Bias
• Statistics and Sample Size Estimation
• Research Using Existing Databases
• Study Implementation

Application request form coming soon!