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News & Updates from the CCTO

Reminder: April Orientation Classes Available

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This is a reminder that Cancer 101 (ccto-0100), RECIST (ccto-0101), and Clinical Research 101 (ccto-0075) are optional orientation classes scheduled to occur this April 2020. CCTO staff are encouraged to enroll, however these classes are not mandatory unless otherwise instructed by your manager.

Clinical Research 101:

  • Date: Monday, April 6, 9:30-11am via Zoom
  • Teacher: Elizabeth Anderson
  • To sign up: Contact Amanda Sullivan and she can enroll you in STARS

Cancer 101:

  • Date: Thursday, April 23, 9-10:30am via Zoom
  • Teachers: Ami Okada and/or Rachel Freiberg
  • To sign up: Search in STARS for “CCTO” or “ccto-0100” and the available course will show up for you to enroll in

RECIST:

  • Date: Thursday, April 30, 2:30-4pm
  • Teachers: Ami Okada and/or Rachel Freiberg
  • To sign up: Search in STARS for “CCTO” or “ccto-0101” and the available course will show up for you to enroll in

Please note that we offer Cancer 101, RECIST, and Clinical Research 101 quarterly. If a class has low enrollment, it will be cancelled.

STARS questions can be directed to Amanda Sullivan. Thank you!

February-May 2020 CCTO Orientation Sessions: Available in STARS Jan. 20

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On Monday, January 20, the next set of CCTO Orientation sessions from February through May 2020 will be available for registration in STARS.

To find these classes in STARS, search for “CCTO” and all of the classes we offer will appear on the page for registration.

Please note that we only offer each class once a month or quarterly, and if a class has low enrollment it will be cancelled.

Registration Open for Spectrum’s Essentials of Clinical Research Course

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The Essentials of Clinical Research course is designed for faculty and staff engaged in clinical research at Stanford and will consist of 10 sessions. The course introduces attendees to basic principles of clinical research design, including biostatistics; design and interpretation of diagnostic and predictive test studies; required and desired elements of clinical trial protocols. The course will also introduce regulatory aspects of clinical research conduct and oversight, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and ethical dimensions of clinical research.

Sessions are held on Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:30 pm beginning January 9through March 12, 2020. For more information, visit the Spectrum website.

Free Webinar on: FDA Oncology Center of Excellence’s Project Facilitate – An Overview of the Oncology Expanded Access Program

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FDA’s Division of Drug Information is presenting a series of continuing education webinars targeting the needs of all health care professionals.

FDA Drug Topics: FDA Oncology Center of Excellence’s Project Facilitate – An Overview of the Oncology Expanded Access Program

Will be held on: October 29, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 pm (EDT)

To register for the online meeting, please visit: https://collaboration.fda.gov/ddi102919/event/registration.html

After registering, you will receive a calendar invitation with details on how to join the online meeting.

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