Principles and practice of clinical research
By: [edited by] John I. Gallin, Fred P. Ognibene.
Contributors: Gallin, John I.; Ognibene, Fred P.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Academic Press; Elsevier/Academic Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Amsterdam; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 430
ISBN-13: 9780123694409
Subjects: Clinical medicine -- Research; Research -- methods
Description: Provides a unique perspective on the clinical discovery process by providing input from experts within the NIH on the principles and practice of clinical research. Molecular medicine, genomics, and proteomics have opened vast opportunities for translation of basic science observations to the bedside through clinical research. As an introductory reference it gives clinical investigators in all fields an awareness of the tools required to ensure research protocols are well designed and comply with the rigorous regulatory requirements necessary to maximize the safety of research subjects. Includes sections on the history of clinical research and ethics, copious figures and charts, and sample documents.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.