MSCC 500 - Principles of Clinical Research

(3 credits)

Research principles and clinical application of scholarly inquiry will be examined and applied to the research related to diagnosis and treatment of Cancer. Using lecture, class discussion, and practical exercises students will be introduced to ethical, regulatory and legal issues, statistics and epidemiology, protocol development and funding, and engaging in clinical research. Students will participate in an examination and critical analysis of published and data collection techniques. This course is designed for students who envision a career as a clinical practitioner or researcher investigating Cancer. Fall