How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials

Background

In 2024, the Network ran a pilot of three ‘How to be a Good Chief Investigator’ workshops in collaboration with Leeds CTRU, Nottingham CTU, and the Centre for Trials Research in Cardiff. Over 100 delegates participated across the three sessions.

The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and further workshops were therefore scheduled across 2025 and 2026 under the new name ‘How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials.’ Plans are now underway for sessions in 2027 and 2028.

Registration is now underway for the next workshop, taking place in Birmingham on 28 September 2026. Find out more here.

Who are these courses for?

These workshops are designed for both current and aspiring Chief Investigators of clinical trials, with a clear goal: to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in your research career.

Each event features expert guidance from experienced CIs and other trialists, interactive activities, and a collaborative learning environment.

Future Events Timeline

28 September 2026 – Birmingham – Registration closing 4 September 2026

Early 2027 – Liverpool – Date to be announced soon

Details of the next course

Birmingham – 28 September 2026

Registration Closing 4 September 2026

Speakers: Steve Blackburn (University of Birmingham), Matt Brookes (University of Wolverhampton), Alexandra Bryant (BCTU), Amos Burke (CRCTU), Becky Faville (CRCTU), Sonia Fox (CRCTU), Charlotte Gaskell (CRCTU), Piers Gaunt (CRCTU), Victoria Homer (CRCTU), Tom Pinkney (University of Birmingham), Katie Morris (BCTU), Natalie Rowland (BCTU).

CPD accreditation is currently being sought for this workshop. Previous events in this series have been awarded 5 external (category 1) CPD credits by the Federation of the Royal College of Physicians.

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