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INTRODUCTION

One essential condition to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to strengthen research capacity in Low and /or Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Medical practitioners in LMICs are assigned and stationed in respective countries to identify their health needs and to contribute evidence-based data that can be used by health policy makers. The level of capacity to conduct relevant and quality clinical research, however, varies from country to country, most have capacities below international standards due to inadequate training. In response to this issue, our department is continuously giving online presentations that focuses on various themes with relevance to clinical research and specific needs of the countries.

OBJECTIVES

To upgrade the skills of health professionals so they can deliver quality clinical researches patterned to their area of need by providing regular trainings.

OUR COLLABORATING INSTITUTIONS

AFRICA

The Democratic Republic of The Congo

University of Kinshasa
National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB)

SOUTH EAST ASIA

Thailand

Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University

Vietnam

Bach Mai Hospital
Cho Ray Hospital

Indonesia

Infectious Diseases Hospital Sulianti Saroso
Universitas Indonesia
Mochtar Riady Institute for Nanotechnology

Philippines

University of The Philippines
St. Luke's Medical Center
San Lazaro Hospital

E-LEARNING

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The DIT e-learning for Clinical Research Professionals has been launched. We offer e-learning program to support professional development and knowledge enhancement of each individual involved in clinical research. The program focuses on ensuring that participants have the necessary knowledge to conduct clinical studies/trials. It differs from other e-learning programs because here we provide live courses which allow live and direct interaction between the lecturers and the participants.

Course duration is from 24 November 2021 to 30 April 2022. Essential topics in clinical research conduct are delivered by the experts in its fields. A total of 30 participants from our collaborator institutes from five countries (The Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and DR Congo) are enrolled to the course.

ACTIVITIES

Feb 07-08, 2023
The 3rd NCGM/CCS International Symposium on Clinical Research/Trials will be held on February 7-8th, 2023
Mar 11-12, 2021
International Symposium "International Clinical Trials during COVID-19 era:  Should we suspend or continue?"
Jan 18-31 2020 MRCT short Training Program 2020

Experimental model for capacity building of clinical research professionals in developing countries.
Jan 16-25 2019 MRCT short Training Program 2019
Comprehensive and collaborative training on medical innovations adapted to challenges of clinical trials in Asian and African countries.
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FROM THE PARTICIPANTS

“The training was very organized; the topics/lectures/schedule was strictly followed; the lectures were appropriate; the site visits to the other institutions were inspiring; the staff were very friendly and they took care of the group very well; it was a great experience; we all learned a lot from the training.” Dr. Lula Yves Ntamba, University of Kinshasa, DR Congo, MRCT STP 2019

"There so many things that I found interesting in this program. It provided me the opportunities to observe research facilities, work culture, and examples of cutting edge technologies in japan, first time to learn about MRCTs, and to make friends with colleagues from diiferent countries." Dr Borimas Hanboonkunupakarn, Mahidol University, Thailand, MRCT STP 2019

“All things are informative and interesting for me. All participants are competent and have much enthusiasm. I was so impressed by comprehensive medical action in Japan. I hope members to keep in touch with each other from now. Thank you!” Dr. Debby Intan Permatasari, RSPI Prof. Sulianti Saroso Hospital, Indonesia, SSP 2016

“Useful and effective. Hope that there would be more programs like this to further develop new cooperation chances and understanding about the circumstances of medicine of the both sides: Japan and Vietnam.” Dr. Ly Na Dau, Cho Ray Hospital, Vietnam, SSP 2016