Presented by PaCCSC, this free online four-part Masterclass Series is for new and emerging clinician researchers to increase knowledge, make connections, and get involved in clinical research in palliative care.

Is this Masterclass Series for me?

If you are a clinician or researcher in any health discipline, and you are interested in building your knowledge and understanding of clinical trials, this free online Masterclass Series is for you. You can sign up to one or more classes in the four-part series – it’s up to you! PaCCSC members and non-members are welcome and all are encouraged to attend.

What will I learn?

You’ll learn about a typical clinical trial lifecycle, what support is available to progress your new trial idea, how to develop a clinical trial protocol and how to critically appraise literature. Click on each Masterclass link below to find out more. Our experienced trials coordination team at the IMPACCT Trials Coordination Centre (ITCC) will guide you through the steps to take your new trial idea from concept to operationalisation to closure and results dissemination.

What is PaCCSC?

The national Palliative Care Clinical Studies Collaborative (PaCCSC) builds clinical research capacity and develops collaborative cross-disciplinary high-quality clinical trials in palliative care. Our work contributes to the evidence base for clinical decision making and better quality-of-life outcomes for people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

This Masterclass Series is funded by the NSW Ministry of Health.

Masterclass 1 | The average clinical trial lifecycle

Tues 2 May 2023 | 3PM-4PM

Presented by Belinda Fazekas

Masterclass 1 will give you an overview of the entire clinical trial process, taking you through every aspect from the spark of the new trial idea to seeking funding, getting your trial started, conducting monitoring, data management and dissemination of findings.

Belinda, National Project Officer, leads the IMPACCT Trials Coordination Centre team and has over 15 years’ experience in the conduct of clinical trials in palliative care and cancer symptom management.

Join Masterclass 1 to gain an understanding of how to bring your clinical trial idea to life.

Masterclass 2 | Support for your new clinical trial concept

Tues 16 May 2023 | 3PM-4PM

Presented by Vanessa Yenson

Masterclass 2 will be presented by Dr Vanessa Yenson, Research Assistant-Writer. You’ll learn about the support available to you as a member of the Palliative Care Clinical Studies Collaborative.

Vanessa has extensive clinical trial knowledge and writing expertise. Her role is to work with investigators to prepare grant and ethics applications, clinical trial protocols and other clinical trial documents.

Join Masterclass 2 to find out how we can support your research journey.

Masterclass 3 | Developing your clinical trial protocol (Part A & B)

Part A | Developing your protocol | Tues 30 May 2023 | 3PM-4:30PM

Part B | Tips, tricks & pitfalls | Fri 2 June 2023 | 3PM-4:30PM

Presented by Belinda Fazekas and Dr Charmain Strauss

Masterclass 3 will be presented in two parts by Belinda Fazekas and Dr Charmain Strauss.

In Part A, Belinda will lead a deep dive into the process of developing your clinical trial protocol, which is the bedrock of your clinical trial, and will inform everything else you will do to roll out your study.

In Part B, Belinda and Charmain will delve into the more complex protocol items, helping you to avoid re-inventing the wheel by providing tips and tricks to enable you evade common pitfalls encountered by early career researchers.

Join Masterclass 3 to benefit from Belinda and Charmain’s experience in running successful clinical trials.

Masterclass 4 | Critical appraisal skills: How to win friends and influence patient care

Wed 28 June 2023 | 3PM-4:30PM

Presented by Wei Lee, Ann Dadich and Misbah Faiz

Critical appraisal is an essential skill to evaluate the quality and relevance of published research that may inform your new clinical trial idea.

Masterclass 4 will be presented by Dr Wei Lee, Associate Professor Ann Dadich and Misbah Faiz. Wei, Ann and Misbah present an engaging and interactive masterclass to improve your critical appraisal skills and help you find out if your trial idea has already been researched, what the outcome was, and whether the quality of the research was adequate or needs further investigation.

Join Masterclass 4 to gain the skills you need to undertake meaningful critical appraisal related to your clinical trial idea.

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