CLINICAL TRIALS
THE IMPORTANCE OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR TRAINING M Many physicians and health care providers are intrigued by clinical research and seek out to become Principal Investigators (PI) without knowing what that role entails. While future PIs may have advanced medical degrees and specialised training, they are often unfamiliar with what is involved in overseeing a clinical trial or the regulatory responsibilities that are needed for their role. Lisa Dyment, Senior Director, Site Collaborations, PPD Leanne Heaton-Sims, Senior Manager, Enterprise Learning, PPD Rita Bragadesto, Principal Learning Specialist, PPD
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any physicians and healthcare providers are intrigued by clinical research and seek out to become Principal Investigators (PI) without knowing what that role entails. While future PIs may have advanced medical degrees and specialised training, they are often unfamiliar with what is involved in overseeing a clinical trial or the regulatory responsibilities that are needed for their role.
