Clinical Trials Unit (CTU)
	CTU HOME ------------------------------ Vision and Mission ------------------------------ Principal Message ------------------------------ Announcements ------------------------------ Faculty Details ------------------------------ Departmental Profile ------------------------------ Programs ------------------------------ Courses Outlines ------------------------------ Workshops ------------------------------ Pictures ------------------------------ Academic Time Tables ------------------------------ Address & Contact Details ------------------------------ FAQ's ------------------------------ Location Map ------------------------------	Programs Since the objectives and mission of CTU-DUHS is to conduct clinical trials in Pakistan by ensuring quality and integrity in compliance with ICH-GCP Guidelines, the main aim is to develop human resources in the fields of clinical trials. CTU has been conducting following programmes regularly.   Clinical Research Certified Professional This program is designed to provide individuals seeking position in the clinical research and pharmaceutical industry as a Clinical Research Certified Professional. A CRA assists in the design, preparation, planning, implementation and review of clinical trial according to ICH-GCP guidelines.   IPPCR Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR), a web based training program is offered yearly by the NIH –USA. DUHS Karachi is the only registered remote site in Pakistan for the course.   Protecting Human Research Participants This workshop is on GCP-ICH guidelines for the investigators involved in the design and conduct of clinical research. This training enables the investigators to obtain online certification from NIH-USA, a requirement for NIH/FDA funded projects.   In addition to these, CTU-DUHS conducts workshops on Synopsis Writing, Research Ethics, Introduction to Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) & How to Write Manuscript and Avoid Plagiarism.