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IDIVAL and healthcare institutions in Cantabria present the 6th edition of the Good Clinical Practice Course (ICH E6 R3)

The Valdecilla Health Research Institute (IDIVAL), together with the Cantabrian Health Service and the Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital (HUMV), announces the 6th edition of the Good Clinical Practice Course (ICH E6 R3), which will be held from November 10 to 20, 2025, in virtual format via Zoom.

This 16-hour course is aimed at professionals and trainees in the biosanitary field in Cantabria, particularly those in primary care, nursing, residents, predoctoral staff, and healthcare or management personnel interested in acquiring the skills required to participate in clinical trials.

The program is designed to provide practical and up-to-date knowledge in clinical research, with special emphasis on the principles of Good Clinical Practice (ICH E6 R3) of the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH), required to ensure quality, ethics, and safety in clinical trials.

Faculty and coordination

The course will feature a multidisciplinary group of speakers, including specialists in clinical pharmacology, oncology, hematology, immunology, hospital pharmacy, health law, and healthcare management. Notable participants include:

  • Blanca Sánchez Santiago, Coordinator of the Clinical Trials Unit, Valdecilla (HUMV)
  • Galo Peralta Fernández, Managing Director of IDIVAL
  • Enrique Ocio San Miguel, Head of the Hematology Department (HUMV)
  • Fernando Rivera, Head of the Medical Oncology Department (HUMV)
  • Joaquín Cayón de las Cuevas, Head of Legal Services, Department of Health, Government of Cantabria
  • Along with other renowned professionals in the clinical, research, and legal fields.

The academic coordination will be led by Blanca Sánchez Santiago, Noelia Vega Gil, María Victoria Villacañas Palomares, and L. Liset Gelabert Rodríguez, ensuring a comprehensive and practical approach.

Program

The training itinerary includes 8 sessions, Monday to Thursday, from 16:00 to 18:00, covering key topics such as:

  • Introduction to clinical research and the evolution of ICH guidelines
  • Legal, ethical, and economic framework of clinical trials
  • Data governance, monitoring, audits, and inspections
  • Risk management, biological samples, and investigational products
  • Round tables on research excellence and the value of clinical trials for healthcare systems

Registrations through the following link: Registration Form