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Principal Investigator Academy

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Since 2019 WVCTSI's Principal Investigator Academy has provided a structured curriculum and periodic training events that provide WVCTSI-affiliated faculty researchers conducting clinical trials, as defined by the NIH, the appropriate infrastructure for successful trial management. The PI Academy will provide training to investigators enabling them to be effective, efficient, and in compliance with both federal and local regulations and serve as a catalyst and home for investigators conducting clinical research as well as a central communication hub to disseminate training, policies, and best practices.

The PI Academy is designed for both early-stage and experienced investigators. Subject matter to be covered includes:

  • Preparing for and responding to and FDA inspection
  • Informed Consent
  • IND and IDE sponsor and investigator training
  • Clinicaltrials.gov training
  • Responsible Conduct of Research
  • Protocol development
  • Adverse events and adjudications reporting

The SOLE web platform will be used to administer the curriculum for this program. Participants will be granted access to SOLE upon successful program registration. To register, and for more details, click on the Registration link on the navigation menu on the right.

Download the PDF Program One-Sheet Here

Questions? Contact Debbie Lee at debbie.lee@hsc.wvu.edu or (304) 581-1937