Ten years to eliminate Hepatitis B: can it be done?

George Pickering Education Centre John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

Hepatitis B is estimated to infect close to 300 million people globally, and a third of the world's population has been exposed to the virus. International sustainable development goals have set ambitious targets for the elimination of viral hepatitis as a public health threat by the year 2030. With a safe, effective vaccine and widely... READ MORE

Laboratory Skills for Researchers

John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way, Headington,, Oxford

Basic laboratory skills are essential to ensure confident and competent handling of study supplies and equipment, enabling research staff to contribute to the delivery of clinical research protocols as part of their research team. More information

Let’s Talk Trials

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Windmill Rd, Oxford, United Kingdom

This one day workshop is designed to provide participants with an insight into the necessary communication skills needed to receive true valid informed consent from trial participants. More information

Introduction to Medical Research: Essential Skills (Module 3)

John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way, Headington,, Oxford, oxfordshire, United Kingdom

**Sign up now open!** Our ‘Introduction to Medical Research: Essential Skills’ course provides an overview of key steps and common methods in medical research and its publication. The course is provided by OUCAGS in collaboration with the EQUATOR Network, an expert provider in health research education. It is available free of charge, and each module is... READ MORE

Evidence isn’t enough

Department for Continuing Education Oxford

The politics and practicalities of communicating health research. Session led by Oli Williams, looking particularly at obesity. Free event, open to all. Part of the Evidence Based Healthcare programme at the University of Oxford. Register for tickets on Eventbrite

Cost Attribution for Clinical Research Studies within the NHS

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Windmill Rd, Oxford, United Kingdom

For anyone involved in grant submissions or the set up and co-ordination of clinical trials. This workshop aims to increase your understanding of the basic principles of cost attribution for clinical research studies within the NHS in line with AcoRD guidance. More information

Obtaining Ethical & HRA Approvals: Navigating your way through the system

Seminar Meeting Room, Boundary Brook House Churchill Drive, Oxford

Tuesday 12 November 11:00 -12:30 Seminar Meeting Room, Boundary Brook House Thursday 12 December 11:00 -12:30 Seminar Meeting Room, Boundary Brook House So, you’ve got a great idea for a research study - but what approvals do you need before you can start? Who do you apply to? And how do you go about doing... READ MORE

Good Clinical Practice Refresher

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Windmill Rd, Oxford, United Kingdom

This three hour course is for experienced research delivery staff who have already done GCP training, have recent practical experience of working in a clinical research environment and have a good understanding of the principles and quality standards of GCP and related frameworks. More information

Symposium: Pharmaceutical policies in the long run: Reflections on 60th anniversary of the Hinchliffe Report

Merton College Merton St,, Oxford

Merton College, Oxford OX1 4JD, Monday 11 November, 9.30-17.00 A symposium organised by the Nuffield Department of Population Health to mark the 60th anniversary of the Hinchliffe Report - a Government Committee which examined the rise in pharmaceutical expenditure following the introduction of the NHS and to look at similar challenges which we face today.... READ MORE