About Clinical Trials Unit
Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) was established in March 2009 to support all aspects of clinical trials from concept to analysis & reporting. In August 2009, the Ministry of Health (MoH), Pakistan identified DUHS as one of the sites of clinical trials centres in the province of Sindh. Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) provides information to GCP compliant trial infrastructure for Principal Investigator (PI) and links between PI and industry and supports training programs for clinical trial management and research. The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) at Dow University of Health Sciences is authorised to register clinical trials on clinical trials.gov.
Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), is offering the CRCP course with broad expertise in planning, execution and interpretation of research projects. CTU-DUHS has a complete resource solution on a single platform from initial working till the statistical data entry, analysis and results interpretation. The course is helpful for individuals seeking positions in the clinical research and pharmaceutical industry as a Clinical Research Certified Professional. The core of our emphasis is to create and continue to deliver programs that are of relevance for training of healthcare professionals and of value to the community that they serve.
It is pertinent that all sectors of the health-care system should position and define their research and related activities in a context where they are able to contribute to the betterment of our community and to help meet the challenges of our time. Our commitment in the long run is to impart quality education/training to the aspiring individuals involved in clinical trials and other relevant activities, thereby influencing the delivery of outstanding clinical care to our patients.
Message from Our Director
Dr. Fakhsheena Anjum
The prime vision in the inception of Dow University was to establish a Centre of academic excellence, both in the field of education and research. To fulfil this vision, the university is focused on expanding and developing new clinical, research and educational programs, and constructing modern facilities to appropriately support the innovative work of our faculty, staff and students. Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) was established in March 2009 to support all aspects of clinical trials from concept to analysis & reporting. The Clinical Research Certified Professional (CRCP) course was conceptualised and started in December, 2009. This program is designed to provide individuals seeking positions in the clinical research and pharmaceutical industry as a Clinical Research Certified Professional. The program is running with use of virtual technology catering the candidates nationally and internationally. In the long run, CTU will continue to serve as a hub of education and training for researchers and study staff involved in clinical trials and other relevant activities.
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Providing outstanding patient centred education, training and clinical care informed by cutting edge research and innovation generating and disseminating new knowledge.
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