New Clinical Research Program Debuts at UC Berkeley Extension
University of Berkeley Extension is offering in collaboration with ClinfoSource a unique, convenient and flexible hybrid format nine month program that prepares professionals for occupations at biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Please attend the free information session on Wednesday, Aug 24, 2005 for further details.
Danville, CA (PRWEB) August 21, 2005
University of Berkeley Extension is offering in collaboration with ClinfoSource a unique, convenient and flexible hybrid format nine month program that prepares professionals for occupations at biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
The human testing process known as the clinical trial is a key step in the drug development process. On August 24, career opportunities in clinical research will be the subject of UC Berkeley ExtensionÂ’s free information session for Biotechnology researchers; healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and pharmacists; and others with life-science backgrounds.
ExtensionÂ’s staff will explain how the new Professional Sequence in Clinical Research Conduct and Management program prepares professionals for occupations at biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and investigational sites. Covering all aspects of the planning, preparation, initiation, conduct and close-out of clinical trials, the program provides broad knowledge of clinical trials through coverage of FDA regulations, ICH GCP guidelines, practical procedures, and ethical considerations.
This new program is a convenient and flexible learning opportunity offered in a hybrid format combining online components and face-to-face class meetings held every other Saturday. Developed in collaboration with ClinfoSource, a global online training company, the nine-month program runs from early September through the end of May.
Dr. Mariana Tran, Director of the Biotechnology Program at UC Berkeley Extension said, “We have developed this program in response to the increasing need for training in clinical research field. By offering this program as a hybrid, we are combining class lectures at convenient intervals with the online modules. This will give our students the convenience of online training as well as the benefits of networking with other students and the instructors”.
Dr. Kay Ranganathan, President of ClinfoSource said, “We are very excited about collaborating with the University of Berkeley Extension in offering the professional program for clinical research personnel. This program is designed to teach the regulations and guidelines as well as
Ethical and practical aspects, giving students usable skills that they can directly apply in the real world.”
WHAT : Free information session for the program in Clinical Research Conduct and Management at UC Berkeley Extension
WHEN : Wednesday, August 24, 6:30-7:30 pm
WHO : Instructors and staff from UC Berkeley ExtensionÂ’s program in clinical research, including Kay Ranganathan, M. D., M. P.A
WHERE : UC Berkeley Extension, Room 208, 1995 University Ave., Berkeley
For more information or to reserve a seat, call (510) 643-0598. (EDP 405969)
Founded in 1891, UC Berkeley Extension is the continuing education branch of the University of California Berkeley. Today, Extension offers 2,000 courses each year, including award-winning online courses, free public lectures, more than 30 certificate programs and customized contract training.
ClinfoSource is a global online training company located in Danville, California. Its mission is to offer comprehensive, easily accessible, consistent, and affordable training for clinical research professionals both in the industry and at investigational sites. ClinfoSource training applications include an automated tracking system for training documentation. The applications can also be used to program and track custom courses such as client-specific SOP and project-specific training. Visit ClinfoSource web site at https://www. clinfosource. com (https://www. clinfosource. com) for more information.
Contact:
Suresh V. Rangarajan, M. S., MBA
Director, Business Development
ClinfoSource
Phone: 925.855.7305
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