This Innopharma module examines the process of clinical research and its importance to researchers, regulators and, patients. After this module, a short online assessment follows.

Learning Outcomes: 
-  Map the process of clinical research, its importance to the researchers, the regulators, trial subjects  and ultimately those who use the drug and therapies – the Patient
- Understand the key factors which affect the $1 trillion + industry today and the current trends which influence its rapid development and growth.
- Be able to discuss the different treatments which are constantly being developed and improved to fight common conditions such as heart disease, stroke and cancers. Become familiar with Drug therapy areas including allergy and immunology , cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, neuroscience treatments, infectious disease treatment, oncology and vaccines.
- Be able to walk through the processes of Drug Discovery and  Drug Development.
- Understand in detail the process of pre-clinical and clinical trials, the role of regulatory authorities in testing and assessment of quality, efficacy and safety of drugs.
- Clear understanding of Pharmacovigilance and its role in the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects. Members of the academy will learn of its reach to herbs, traditional and complementary medicines, blood products, biological, medical devices and vaccines. 
-  Regulations and Ethics of getting drug therapies to the market and their relevance to patient safety.