This free, virtual course is designed to provide cancer-focused clinicians, researchers, trainees, and staff from around the world with key information to advance a program of clinical research, foster better clinical trial design, and ultimately improve patient care. Over six weeks, participants will learn basic research concepts and principles that underlie the design and day-to-day conduct of cancer clinical trials.

Course goals are to: discuss the full spectrum of challenges and opportunities in clinical cancer research; facilitate collaborations and diverse networks among workshop participants, representing all members of the clinical research team; introduce principles of good trial design and provide guidance on the development of clinical trial protocols; and prepare future leaders in clinically focused cancer research.

Free Continuing Medical Education and Continuing Nursing Education credits will be provided for eligible participants.