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Seminar Description

The Clinical Trials Network (CTN) Investigator Toolbox is a resource to investigators who are conducting studies within the CTN. The Toolbox provides templates for regulatory and other key study documents (e.g., Protocol Template, Form FDA 1572) and guidance on the tasks and processes associated with developing, implementing, and publishing a NIDA CTN clinical research study. This one-hour webinar will be a comprehensive review of the design of the website and resources made available to study investigators.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the location of the Investigator Toolbox.
• Describe the sections and some of the main tools and documents within each section of the Toolbox.
• Understand the ways in which the Toolbox can be used as a resource for those involved in developing, implementing, and managing clinical trials.

Target Audience

Everyone is welcome! This training is targeted to Investigators, Project Directors, and all research staff engaged in development, implementation, and closeout activities for CTN studies and sites.

About the Presenters

Dikla Blumberg, PhD
Dr. Blumberg is the Project Manager for the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network (NDAT CTN) Clinical Coordinating Center at The Emmes Corporation. She is a Social Psychologist with expertise in self-regulation processes and over 10 years of experience in behavioral research. Previously, Dr. Blumberg worked in a NIDAfunded Postdoctoral Traineeship in Drug Abuse Treatment and Services Research at UCSF, where she designed and implemented a series of experiments investigating self-regulation processes involved with tobacco dependence. Additionally, she worked on a Cancer Research Training Award at the National Cancer Institute’s Behavioral Research Program, where she was involved with projects designed to better understand health behaviors and their underlying processes.

Carmen Rosa, MS
Ms. Carmen Rosa works at the Center for Clinical Trials Network, within the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH). She has been with NIDA since 1999, when NIDA started the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network (CTN). Since then, she has held several roles overseeing the Network’s research management and implementation. Currently, Ms. Rosa serves as Regulatory Officer at the CCTN providing regulatory consultations to investigators and NIDA staff. Her other major responsibilities include working with CTN staff and investigators in developing and implementing clinical trials, managing Protocol Review and Data and Safety Monitoring Boards that review and oversee various multi- site trials, coordinating the CTN international activities, and serving as an advocate for women and minority participation in research.