TrialScribe is a bi-monthly newsletter designed to inform researchers and trainees about the latest clinical research news and information at UHN. Each issue serves as a ‘one-stop shop’ for the latest policy and regulation updates, educational toolkits, research features, and case studies addressing research best practices.

Enjoy reading TrialScribe. Current and past issues of this newsletter in PDF format are linked below (Please note that TrialScribe is a UHN internal document and can only be accessed from within the hospital):

2012 2011

March 2012

• Policy Corner: Introduction to Clinical Research Standards
• Policy Corner: External Audits for Clinical Research
• News and Events: CAPCR online tool for research study submissions
• Spotlight on Research: Dr. Sidney H Kennedy, MD, FRCPC and Dr. Roger S McIntyre, MD, FRCPC
• Research Best Practices: Case study on Source Documentation

January 2012

• Introduction to Department of Clinical Research Practice
• Policy Corner: Conflict of Interest of Research Personnel Policy
• News and Events: FIPPA in effect January 2012
• Spotlight on Research: Dr. Geoff Fernie, PhD, PEng, FCAHS
• Research Best Practices: Case study on Informed Consent

November 2011

• Introduction to Clinical Studies Quality Committee
• Introduction to Department of Quality Integration
• Policy Corner: Responsible Conduct of Research Policy
• News and Events: Welcome to the Techna Institute
• Spotlight on Research: Dr. Shaf Keshavjee, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS
• Research Best Practices: Case study on Protocol Deviations

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