International Psoriasis Council

Chapters

Opening
Introduction
Chapter 1
The Evolution of the Clinical Trials Process - A Brief History Lesson

Chapter 2
It Takes a Village to Conduct a Clinical Trial
Chapter 3
Not All Clinical Trials are Created Equal - Understanding the Different Phases
Chapter 4
There's No Going Outside the Lines - Ethical Considerations in the Conduct of Clinical Trials
Chapter 5
What You Need to Know to Live in Harmony with Your Institutional Review Board and Research Ethics Committee
Chapter 6
Be Informed About Informed Consent
Chapter 7
Practical Advice for Following Good Clinical Practice
Chapter 8
Living in a Material World - What is Needed to Run a Successful Clinical Trial
Chapter 9
Clinical Trial Coordinators - A Vital Sign of a Good Clinical Trial
Chapter 10
The Subject of Recruitment and Retention
Chapter 11
The Investigational Compound - Like Handling Kryptonite
Chapter 12
Budgets and Contracts - Show Me the Money
Chapter 13
Everything You Write Can Be Used Against You in a Court of Law - Understanding Proper Documentation
Chapter 14
Audits/Inspections - Be Prepared for Anything
Chapter 15
Conducting Clinical Trials Without Ending Up on Trial

History Bios

Alan Menter, MD, President

Dr. Menter is Chairman of the Division of Dermatology for Baylor University Medical Center and Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, both in Dallas. Dr. Menter has published approximately 180 scientific articles, several books, and numerous book chapters. He resides in Dallas with his wife of 40 years, Pamela. They have three children, Keith, Colin, and Kerith.