International Psoriasis Council

Chapters

Opening
Introduction
Chapter 1
The Evolution of the Clinical Trials Process - A Brief History Lesson
Chapter 2
It Takes a Village to Conduct a Clinical Trial

Chapter 3
Not All Clinical Trials are Created Equal - Understanding the Different Phases
Chapter 4
There's No Going Outside the Lines - Ethical Considerations in the Conduct of Clinical Trials
Chapter 5
What You Need to Know to Live in Harmony with Your Institutional Review Board and Research Ethics Committee
Chapter 6
Be Informed About Informed Consent
Chapter 7
Practical Advice for Following Good Clinical Practice
Chapter 8
Living in a Material World - What is Needed to Run a Successful Clinical Trial
Chapter 9
Clinical Trial Coordinators - A Vital Sign of a Good Clinical Trial
Chapter 10
The Subject of Recruitment and Retention
Chapter 11
The Investigational Compound - Like Handling Kryptonite
Chapter 12
Budgets and Contracts - Show Me the Money
Chapter 13
Everything You Write Can Be Used Against You in a Court of Law - Understanding Proper Documentation
Chapter 14
Audits/Inspections - Be Prepared for Anything
Chapter 15
Conducting Clinical Trials Without Ending Up on Trial

Village Bios

Carlo Pincelli, MD

Carlo Pincelli, MD, is Professor of Dermatology in the School of Biosciences and Biotechnologies at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Modena and Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, where he also serves as faculty in the School of Molecular and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Pincelli serves as Director of Research for the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia’s Laboratory of Cutaneous Biology. Past President of the European Society for Dermatological Research, Dr. Pincelli is Associate Editor of Experimental Dermatology, International Advisory Board member of the Journal of Dermatology, and Past Associate Editor of the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

Wolfram Sterry, MD

Professor Sterry is Chairman of the Department of Dermatology, Charite University Hospital, Humboldt University, Berlin. He has numerous memberships and has held several honorary positions including President of both the German Dermatological Society and the European Society for Dermatological Research. He is a board member of the European Dermatology Forum and the International League of Dermatological Societies. Professor Sterry serves as editor for numerous peer-reviewed journals and has authored 213 scientific articles, 255 reviews and book chapters, and 15 published books.