January 24, 2020: Special Grand Rounds Series Begins January 31st With ‘Pragmatic Clinical Trials: How Do I Start?’

Join us Friday, January 31st, for “Pragmatic Clinical Trials: How Do I Start?”—the first in our special 5-part Grand Rounds series focused on the Living Textbook. NIH Collaboratory investigators Dr. Greg Simon and Dr. Lesley Curtis will offer guidance on what researchers need to begin an embedded pragmatic clinical trial, including:

  • Developing your research question
  • Establishing close partnerships with participating healthcare system leaders and staff
  • Putting together your trial team

Visit our events calendar here for details about how to join this webinar. See below for the full schedule of sessions and a special message from Dr. Kevin Weinfurt.

Full Schedule of sessions

Title Speakers Date
Pragmatic Clinical Trials:
How Do I Start?
Greg Simon, MD, MPH, KPWHRI

Lesley Curtis, PhD, Duke University

January 31, 2020
Preparing for the Unknown: Conducting Pragmatic Research in Real-World Contexts Jerry Jarvik, MD, MPH, University of Washington

Vince Mor, PhD, Brown University

Leah Tuzzio, MPH, KPWHRI

February 28, 2020
Tips for Putting Together a Successful PCT Grant Application Wendy Weber, ND, PhD, MPH, NCCIH March 27, 2020
Choosing What to Measure
and Making It Happen: Your Keys to Pragmatic Trial Success
Rachel Richesson, PhD, MPH, Duke University

Emily O’Brien, PhD, FAHA, Duke University

May 1, 2020
Demystifying Biostatistical Concepts for Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials Liz Turner, PhD, Duke University

Patrick Heagerty, PhD, University of Washington

David Murray, PhD, NIH

June 19, 2020