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04/02/2007

2007 NIH Summer Institute scholarship awarded to Dr. Scott Young

 

Dr. Scott Young was recently awarded a scholarship to attend the two-week 2007 NIH Summer Institute on the Design and Conduct of Randomized Clinical Trials Involving Behavioral Interventions, July 15 – 28. This was a competitive application process with 5 applicants per available slot, and the award consists of a full scholarship to attend the Summer Institute, including airfare, lodging, meals, and course materials. The objective of the Institute is to provide a thorough grounding in the conduct of randomized clinical trials (RCT) to researchers and health professionals interested in developing competence in the planning, design, and execution of clinical trials involving behavioral or social interventions. More specifically, the Institute curriculum will enable participants to:
 

Describe the principles underlying the conduct of unbiased clinical trials.

Contrast biomedical vs. behavioral interventions in the context of RCTs.

Evaluate and interpret critically the literature on RCTs for behavioral interventions.

Contrast and evaluate alternative research designs in terms of their appropriateness.

Contrast and evaluate methods for monitoring, coordinating, and conducting RCTs.

Select appropriate outcome measures, enrollment strategies, and randomization techniques.

Design a specific research project in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.