Clinical Research Methodology Curriculum

The Clinical Research Methodology Curriculum (CRMC) is a one-year clinical research methodology for investigators with clinical research experience seeking to obtain up-to-date knowledge in the field of clinical research. It is conducted at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to promote greater flexibility for trainees from across the CTSC partner institutes. The CRMC curriculum allow participants to either enroll in the entire program or audit specific components that address self-identified educational needs.

The Clinical Research Methodology Curriculum application due date for the 2025-2026 academic year has passed. To inquire about this program, please email ctsc-education@med.cornell.edu.


One-Day SymposiaMulti-Session Clinical Research WorkshopsWeb-Based Certification
September 30, 2025: Conducting Clinical Investigations in the Modern Era: Ethical Conduct, Regulations Involving Human Subject Research, Data Management, Reporting Responsibilities, and Institutional and Cooperative Group Oversight Biostatistics in Clinical Research (January 2026)Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Requirements for Researchers in Medicine; Human Subjects Research
October 28, 2025: Clinical Trials Design: Phase O, I, II, III Trials, Integrating Biological CorrelatesClinical Epidemiology (March 2026)
November 25, 2025: Drug and Medical Device Development: From Pre-Clinical Testing to FDA ApprovalGrant Writing Workshop (TBD)
December 19, 2025: Clinical Research in Outcomes Analysis, Psychometric Measurements, Clinical Genetics, Biological Markers, Early Detection, Epidemiology, and Chemoprevention
AI Seminar (March 2026)

Clinical & Translational Science Center 1300 York Ave., Box 149 New York, NY 10065