Can I use this tissue?

Event details

A virtual training session for staff who are involved in clinical research projects that use human tissue. The session will address common questions that arise around the use and storage of human tissue, covering what may be required for you to use the tissue in your research project and when the use may or may not be appropriate.

Aims and objectives:

This training session will help you to:

1. Understand the requirements that may need to be in place for you to use human tissue for research
2. Understand instances where the storage or use of human tissue for your research may not be appropriate

Target audience:

You will be a researcher or a member of professional services staff involved in clinical research projects that use human tissue. You would like to gain a better understanding of the requirements surrounding the use of human tissue in clinical research projects.

Please note this training course is only open to University of Birmingham Staff and Postgraduate Students.

Why this course?

The use of human tissue is essential to many research projects in the UoB portfolio. Understanding the regulations around what needs to be in place to use and store this tissue is an essential part of such projects. This course will provide an overview of what the requirements are.

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