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Opportunites in Clinical Research: Take the Initiative

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Demographic trends, globalization, and advancing technology favor increasing demand for clinical research for the foreseeable future. Clinical investigation, though challenging, and requiring additional training, can provide a number of opportunities and benefits. Potential investigators can explore formal training programs or informal mentorship to help solidify their interest and begin taking steps toward independent research or consulting in academia, industry, government, or private practice.

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  1. Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516, USA

    Adnan Nasir M.D., Ph.D. (Medical Director)

  2. Dermatology Research, Wake Research Associates, 3100 Duraleigh Rd Ste 304, Raleigh, NC, 27612, USA

    Adnan Nasir M.D., Ph.D. (Medical Director)

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Nasir, A. (2015). Opportunites in Clinical Research: Take the Initiative. In: Nasir, A. (eds) Clinical Dermatology Trials 101. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09027-6_15

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