ASTRO-NRG co-sponsored ROCKS: Developing Cooperative Group Trials and Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials

In this Research-Oriented Career Knowledge and Support (ROCKS) webinar,  the practical approaches to develop cooperative group trials and increase diversity in clinical trials is reviewed. Dr. Gondi discusses how radiation oncologists can become more involved in developing clinical trials through NRG Oncology and how to develop clinical trials. Dr. McNeill discusses how to increase diversity and inclusion in clinical trial development. Dr. Machtay and Dr. Yeboa moderate.

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This activity is available from March 01, 2023, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on February 28, 2026.

The content was originally presented and recorded as a live webinar on March 1, 2023.

Target Audience

Medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty interested in clinician-scientist/physician-scientist careers in radiation oncology.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Course opens: 
02/09/2023
Course expires: 
02/28/2026
Cost:
$0.00

Moderator:

  • Debra Nana Yeboa, MD (Associate Professor, CNS Radonc Section Research Director, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center)
  • Mitchell Machtay, MD (Associate Dean for Clinical Cancer Research, Penn State College of Medicine)

Speakers (in alphabetical order by last name):

  • Vinai Gondi, MD (NRG Oncology Early Career New Investigators Committee Chair, Health System Clinician of Radiation Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
  • Lorna H. McNeill, PhD, MPH (Professor and Chair, Department of Health Disparities, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center)

 

Questions can be directed to [email protected].

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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