Have you ever wondered what clinical trials are, or are you not quite sure about them? Come learn about what clinical trials are and why they’re done. If you’re thinking about participating in a clinical trial, learn more about what your rights are as a participant and some questions you might consider or ask before you make your decision. There will be plenty of time to ask any questions you have as well.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn what clinical trials are and why they’re done
2. Know about participant rights in clinical trials, and
3. Understand the types of questions you might wish to ask if you’re considering participating in a clinical trial.

Speaker bio:

Dawn Richards, PhD, is the founder of Five02 Labs Inc., and Director of Patient and Public Engagement at Clinical Trials Ontario. With a PhD (Analytical Chemistry) from the University of Alberta, and experience in a variety of roles over the past 20 years, it is her diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis in 2006 that started her journey to combine her passion for science with making the most of her diagnosis. In her role at CTO, Dawn is charged with executing on CTO’s strategic pillar of patient and public engagement.

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