About the Course
The University of Chicago’s eight-week Global Clinical Research course focuses on the clinical trial process and phases—from study start-up to trial close-out. Upon completing the course, students will be equipped to apply their new knowledge and skills to thrive in a controlled and highly regulated work environment.
You Will Learn To:
- Navigate the clinical trial process from study start-up to trial closeout.
- Explain the critical historical events that led to the globalized standardization of research conducted worldwide.
- Describe core ethical principles of clinical research to ensure that the rights and safety of human subjects are protected.
- Define the purpose of a clinical trial and develop standards for data collection and data quality to ensure data integrity.
- Employ key terms, concepts, and acronyms associated with clinical research to effectively communicate with key industry stakeholders.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive credentials certifying completion from the University of Chicago, including a digital badge, and become part of the UChicago network.
Learn about clinical research from a practicing field expert.
The global clinical trials market—valued at 46.8 billion dollars—is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2022 to 2030. In this thriving field, key drivers like the globalization of clinical trials and new, personalized treatments continue to impact market growth while demand for skilled professionals widens the job market.
68
kis the average base pay for a clinical trial associate in the United States.
Source: Glassdoor
491
kis the number of clinical studies registered globally as of April 2024.
Source: Statista
47
Bis the anticipated value of the global clinical trials market in 2028.
Source: Grand View Research
- Analyst
- Clinical Operations Director
- Clinical Research Associate
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Clinical Research Manager
- Clinical Trial Assistant
- Clinical Trial Associate
- Data Manager
- Drug Safety Associate
- Research Nurse
Meet Your Instructor
Lauren Wall, MSc
Senior Director, Cancer Clinical Trials Support Office at the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lauren Wall is the senior director of the Cancer Clinical Research Support Office within the Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Chicago Biological Sciences. Wall has over seventeen years of experience in Hematology/Oncology clinical research operations spanning industry and academic healthcare. Her duties include planning, organizing, and overseeing daily operations for 300+ therapeutic clinical trials within the cancer center that accrues 1800+ patients a year to interventional trials. She holds an MSc degree in Clinical Research Administration from George Washington University.
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Student Feedback
"This is one of the best courses on the fundamentals of clinical trials. The content flow is easy to understand. Everyone is friendly and prompt in responding to your queries."
"This is a very enriching and engaging program. The instructors provide great real-life examples of how to best implement the protocols and standards. They share comprehensive explanations of why the guidelines have been established."
