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Clinical Research Methodology And Tips For Publishing Medical Research - R Upskill
Clinical Research Methodology And Tips For Publishing Medical Research - R Upskill

Nikki West, BSc (Hons), CMPPMedical Director at CACTUS Life Sciences, with 20+ years of medical communications experience

Designing a clinical research study and the fundamentals of effectively writing a manuscript
What you learn
Know more considerations for designing a clinical research study from a publications’ perspective
Review some of the typical challenges that might be encountered when conducting clinical research
Learn how to present and publish research study
Description
This course will be split into three key parts. Firstly, we will look at some considerations for designing a clinical research study from a publication planning perspective (the good content part of our essential ingredients for publications). This will include, study planning and preparation, methodology and data management and dissemination. Secondly, we will look at some typical challenges in conducting clinical research and provide some tips for overcoming these. Finally, we will look at how to present and publish a research study (The good presentation part of our essential ingredients for publications). This will Include identifying the best target journal to publish your research. How to effectively structure your manuscript and some tips for writing your research effectively.
We will also go through some of the ABC’s of scientific writing and know more about why clinical research is so important? A represents accuracy. It’s important to explain your methods and results with care. Be honest about the strengths and limitations of your own research. B represents Brevity. Try to make things as simple as possible without omitting important information. C represents Clarity. We should try and identify and eliminate any ambiguity in our writing.
You’ll find many more such tips in this course, which will condense your learning, clarify your doubts, and help you identify the next steps to researcher success.
Modules
LECTURE 1 |Video
Introduction
3 mins
LECTURE 2 |Video
How to effectively plan and prepare for clinical research study
5 mins
LECTURE 3 |Video
Research Methodology
13 mins
LECTURE 4 |Video
Data Management and Dissemination
6 mins
LECTURE 5 |Video
Challenges in conducting clinical research & tips to overcome them
7 mins
LECTURE 6 |Video
Identifying the right journal
7 mins
Instructor (1)

Nikki West, BSc (Hons), CMPP
Medical Director at CACTUS Life Sciences, with 20+ years of medical communications experience
Nikki (Nicola) West is a Medical Director at CACTUS Life Sciences based in London, UK. Nikki comes with a wealth of experience in medical publications having worked in the medical communications industry for more than 20 years. Nikki is very familiar with strategic publication planning and tactical implemental of multiple global publication plans. She has experience across a wide range of…
Nikki West, BSc (Hons), CMPP
Medical Director at CACTUS Life Sciences, with 20+ years of medical communications experience