There is an urgent need for new interventions for psychiatric and neurological conditions. Experimental medicine studies and early-phase trials are important in providing mechanistic information, optimising and de-risking therapeutic development before proceeding to later stage clinical trials.

This two-day, in-person course aims to inspire and prepare researchers embarking on careers in translational and experimental medicine approaches to psychiatric and neurological conditions.

It is hosted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

About the course
The course will introduce pioneering approaches across research methods, including neuroimaging, psychopharmacology, digital therapeutics, sleep, neuromodulation and machine learning/AI, whilst covering a range of practical essentials – from how to ensure that your study design is feasible, incorporate participant and patient perspectives, embed reproducibility and open science, and foster industry partnerships. In short, the course will highlight the skills you need to succeed and provide guidance on how to develop them.

The course will feature inspiring talks and case studies, panel discussions with Q&As and networking opportunities, and will be delivered by guest speakers from the NIHR Maudsley BRC, University researchers, clinical professionals, industry experts and research participants who have direct experience of taking part in translational and experimental medicine studies.

Dates
Thursday 13 March, 10:00 - 17:30 (followed by drinks reception until 19:30pm) Friday 14 March 2025, 9:30 - 16:30

For further details, including information regarding subsidised places please see the 'More Info' tab.