This workshop is intended for African researchers who are involved in, or planning to become involved in, clinical research and development of traditional herbal medicines. It will cover the basics of setting the research question, designing a protocol, conducting a study, analysis and reporting. Participants will be asked to present their own ideas for a clinical trial, and will be supported to develop this into a full protocol.
Participants will be required to complete some online e-learning modules, read a few articles, and draft a protocol for their clinical study before the course. After the workshop, mentors will continue to support participants in the development of their protocols, applications for funding and ethical approval, and throughout the course of their research.
There are up to 25 places for African researchers. Places are free but participants will have to cover their own travel and accommodation while attending the training. The MUTHI workshop will be followed by the Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) conference. This includes a panel on traditional herbal medicines and malaria.
African researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract and to apply for a scholarship to attend the conference, via the MIM website (deadline 30th June 2013).
To apply for the MUTHI workshop, complete this online form by 15th July 2013:
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