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This workshop will be run jointly by a team from the University of Oxford, Makerere University, University of the Western Cape, and University of Lausanne. It 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 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 course, 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. Places are free, but participants will have to cover their own travel and accommodation while attending the training. As space will be limited, those interested in participating should complete the online application form.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 28th October 2012. Successful applicants will be notified by mid-November so that they can start the pre-course preparatory work.
The MUTHI workshop will be followed by a one-day skills-sharing workshop for researchers already involved in any type of clinical research in East Africa, in any disease area. This will be organized by Global Health Trials. Registration is also free, but participants will have to cover their travel and accommodation. Participants at the MUTHI workshop will also be invited to attend this.