How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials
In 2024, the Network ran 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 we are excited to announce that more sessions are planned for 2025 and 2026 under the new name ‘How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials.’
The first of our 2025 courses was hosted by Leeds CTRU in May, with two more workshops taking place later in the year:
– Glasgow CTU, Scotland Collaboration: October 2025
– Barts/PCTU, London Collaboration: Winter 2025
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
Each event will feature expert guidance, interactive activities, and a collaborative learning environment.
For further information about upcoming workshops, please contact regctus@leeds.ac.uk.
Information on earlier workshops can be found below, along with some quotes from previous participants.
Leeds – 1 May 2025 (Completed)
Registration Closed
Speakers included:
Prof. Amanda Farrin (University of Leeds), Prof. Julia Brown (University of Leeds), Mr David Russell (University of Leeds), Prof. Chris Price (Newcastle University), Prof. Alexander Ford (University of Leeds), Prof. Miriam Johnson (Hull York Medical School), Prof. Kate Radford (University of Nottingham)
Cardiff (Online) – 21 November 2024 (Completed)
Registration Closed
Speakers included:
Prof. Michael Robling (Cardiff University), Prof. Rustam Salman (University of Edinburgh), Prof. Kerenza Hood (Cardiff University), Prof. Richard Adams (Cardiff University), Dr Rachel McNamara (Cardiff University), Dr Yvette Ellis (Health and Care Research Wales), Prof. Kate Button (Cardiff University), Dr Dave Bosanquet (Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Dr David Gillespie (Cardiff University), Prof. Christopher Butler (University of Oxford)
Nottingham – 23 April 2024 (Completed)
Registration Closed
Speakers included:
Prof. Alan Montgomery (University of Nottingham), Dr Eleanor Mitchell (University of Nottingham), Dr Alexia Karantana (University of Nottingham), and Prof. Rustam Salman (University of Edinburgh).
Leeds – 21 February 2024 (Completed)
Registration Closed
Speakers Included:
Prof. Julia Brown (University of Leeds), Prof. Amanda Farrin (University of Leeds), Prof. Kate Radford (University of Nottingham), Prof. Jenny Seligmann (University of Leeds), Prof. Alex Ford (University of Leeds), Dr David Russell (University of Leeds), Prof. David Sebag-Montefiore (University of Leeds), and Prof. Rustam Salman (University of Edinburgh).
