Principles and Practice of Clinical Research
March 27, 2025 – December 11, 2025
Harvard's Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (PPCR) has been a leading global program in clinical research methods that has trained more than 4,700 participants over the last 17 years.
This program blends live and online interaction via the web and on-site centers. Participants attend weekly three-hour interactive videoconference sessions, which are broadcast live on Zoom. The next PPCR will be held March 27 - December 11, 2025.
During the program, you will learn:
- This basics of clinical research: How to formulate a research question, select study population, randomization and blinding methods
- Statistical methods: Data distribution and classification, statistical tests, sample size calculation, survival analysis, missing data and meta-analysis
- Data collection, monitoring and reporting: Include training in manuscript writing
- Study designs: Observational studies, non-inferior and adaptive designs and randomized clinical trials
To learn more about this program, fill out the form to receive the course brochure. Questions can be directed to 2025coordinator@ppcr.org.