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Strengthening trust in science: launch of WHO Good Practices for Clinical Trial Design and Implementation course

4 May 2026 13:00 – 14:00 CET
Online (only),

Are you involved in, or interested in, clinical trials? Do you want to understand what makes a clinical trial ethical, efficient and impactful?

Then join us for the launch of the free, online, self-paced ‘WHO Good Practices for Clinical Trial Design and Implementation’ course and #StandWithScience in 2026.

The course is designed for learners with little or no hands-on experience in conducting clinical trials, though a basic theoretical understanding of standard trial designs and key research concepts is assumed. Hear from the WHO Chief Scientist, Dr Sylvie Briand, and those who have already completed the course, our course ambassadors, about what you will learn:

  • The key scientific and ethical considerations for clinical trials as outlined in the WHO Guidance.
  • How these considerations form a flexible, principles-based framework for designing and conducting clinical trials.
  • How well-designed clinical trials contribute to addressing critical health challenges and supporting evidence-informed healthcare decisions.

The course may be particularly valuable for:

  • Clinical trial staff (e.g., researchers, study coordinators, those involved in protocol development, monitors etc.) and funders
  • Healthcare professionals involved in clinical research
  • Data managers and statisticians
  • Ethics Committee members
  • Regulatory staff (NRA) and auditors

Please register for the online launch at this link: Webinar Registration - Zoom.

Register for the ‘WHO Good Practices for Clinical Trial Design and Implementation’ here.