1. Department of Medicine Division of Experimental Medicine MRes in Clinical Research (Translational Medicine)

2. Translational Medicine (TM) Clinical Research Research Design & Management (CRDM Cellular Pathology (CP) Human Nutrition (HN) MREs in Clinical Research Suitable to MBBS, BSc, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals who wish to pursue a career in clinical research

3. Pathway in Translational Medicine Designed for MBBS and BSc graduates Provide training in the design and execution of clinical trials, experimental medicine and drug development Topics covered: – Study designs and management – Research governance (GCP - Ethical and Regulatory approvals) – Principles drug discovery – Bench to Bedside – Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics – Biomarkers and surrogate endpoints – Emerging technologies in medical research – First-time-in-human studies – Early phase clinical trials in patients – Selection of patient populations and Informed Consent – Medical statistics Enhance opportunities to pursue careers as Academic Clinical Fellows and/or follow up with a Clinical PhD programme

4. Structure Full time (1 year – from Oct to Sept) or part time (2 years) Lecture programme: 4 taught modules, each covered in 5-day blocks of lectures 3 written exams 1 supervised research project Thesis Final examination (viva) Part-time students can choose to attend all modules and relative exams during year 1

5. For more information contact: Course DirectorProf. Martin Wilkins m.wilkins@imperial.ac.uk Course OrganiserDr. Vincenzo Libri v.libri@imperial.ac.uk Course AdministratorMiss Fiona Bibby f.bibby@imperial.ac.uk Course Webpage http://www1.imperial.ac.uk/departmentofmedicine/postgraduate/transmed/