CTO Training: Policies and Education

The University of Illinois Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office (CTO) provides training regarding all aspects of clinical research conduct to personnel conducting human research in oncology at UIC.

In addition to the standing training offered below, the University of Illinois Cancer Center CTO can conduct one on one or group training upon request. To schedule a training session, contact Annette Kinsella, QA Educational Specialist at [email protected] or 312-996-5931.

Best Practice Hour

In partnership with the UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Science, the Cancer Center CTO hosts monthly training sessions on a variety of topics regarding appropriate conduct of clinical trials. 

For suggested training topics, contact Annette Kinsella, QA Educational Specialist at [email protected] or 312-996-5931.

Clinical Competency Training

Targeted to the clinical research coordinator performing clinical tasks, the Cancer Center CTO offers training and tools to document the mastery of clinical competencies. Topics include blood pressure, ECG, phlebotomy, and vital signs. 

To schedule clinical competency training, contact Annette Kinsella, QA Educational Specialist at [email protected] or 312-996-5931.

Clinical Research Investigator Seminar Series (CRISS)

In partnership with the UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Science, the Clinical Research Investigator seminar series is intended to provide faculty and other investigators with information and skills needed to conduct clinical research at UIC at all stages of a study’s lifecycle.

Seminars are held virtually from 12:00 – 1:00pm on the 4th Friday of the month. Talks will also be recorded for future reference. Please register to access these videos or email [email protected]The seminar archive is available here.

CTO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

To assist with quality, efficiency and compliant clinical trial conduct, the Cancer Center CTO conducts clinical trial tasks according to standard SOPs. CTO staff are trained on these SOPs and SOP training is available to all Cancer Center staff.

To request CTO SOP training, contact Annette Kinsella, QA Educational Specialist at [email protected] or 312-996-5931.

Resources for Investigators

IRB Screenshots for PI to Assign a Proxy

UIC Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Training Instructions

Cancer Center CTO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Cancer Center CTO Study Start-up Process

Cancer Center Investigator NCI CTEP RCR Registration Procedures

Cancer Center Protocol Review and Monitoring System Process

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office UIC Research PI Submission Instruction

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