Clinical Research
The main goal of this SC is to develop and provide scientific and professional competences for the conduction and
management of clinical research, with particular focus on the practical aspects inherent to the planning, management,
monitoring and coordination of clinical studies. Lectures will be taught by teachers with extensive clinical experience
and collaborators with a strong component in clinical research management, ensuring a solid training for those
enrolled in the program.
The general objectives for this SC are:
1. To promote the teaching of clinical research methodology in all its technical and organizational aspects, as well as
the applicable regulation and procedures.
2. To create competencies to plan, organize, conduct and manage clinical studies and promote scientific dissemination
of results in a professional context.
3. To develop competencies for the execution and supervision of clinical research activities.
In accordance with the “Ensaios Clínicos em Portugal” report, published by PwC and Apifarma in 2019, the number of
clinical trials increased in the last years, reinforcing the growing need for CR specialized professionals at national and
international level, that this SC promotes
Diversity of scientific areas, with great potential for promoting multidisciplinary projects;
Exchange of experience and knowledge between professionals from health and related areas, and can greatly
improve the collaboration between these elements that in the future may be part of a multidisciplinary CR team.
Privileged link to pharmaceutical and medical devices industry, technology and regulatory entities;
Reinforcement of external partnerships / collaborations, and search for new partners, namely in Portuguese-speaking
countries;
Organization of training in the promotion of CR in Primary Health Care.
