Drug Safety and Ethics

Program Overview

This 5-day short course from King's College London equips medical professionals with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions regarding drug safety and ethical considerations during clinical trials. It covers key modules such as principles of ethics, risk management, and pharmacovigilance. The course is designed for individuals with responsibilities involving drug safety and ethics within clinical development or those seeking advanced training in these areas.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Description:

This short course delves into the critical themes of drug safety and ethics within the field of medicine development.

Modules:

The course covers the following key modules:

• Principles of Ethics: This module explores the fundamental principles of ethical conduct within biomedical research and pharmaceutical medicine.
• Protecting Research Subjects and Minimizing Risk: This module examines strategies for ensuring the safety and well-being of research participants while minimizing potential risks.
• Ethical Aspects in Research Questions and Study Designs: This module analyzes the ethical considerations involved in various research designs, from first-in-human trials to post-marketing and epidemiological studies.
• Conflict of Interest: This module examines the challenges and implications of potential conflicts of interest within clinical research.
• Ethical Issues of Reimbursement: This module explores the ethical considerations surrounding financial compensation and incentives for research participants.
• Informed Consent, Privacy, Confidentiality, and Data Protection: This module delves into the ethical implications of informed consent, privacy protection, confidentiality, and data security in research.

Other:

Minimum Entry Requirements:

• Medical degree (such as MBBS)
• 2:1 first degree in pharmacy, pharmacology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related subject

This course is specifically designed for individuals who:

• Have current or future responsibilities involving key decisions related to drug safety and ethics within clinical development.
• Seek advanced training in the holistic principles of drug safety and ethics.
• Desire an in-depth understanding of the social, political, and economic factors influencing drug development's safety and ethics.

Course Fee:

• Full fee: £2590
• Home Students: £1670
• Overseas Students: £2590

Contact Information:

• Email: bioscience-programes@kcl.ac.uk

Offered by:

• Institute of Pharmaceutical Science
• Centre for Pharmaceutical Medicine