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The Role of the Principal Investigator in Cancer Clinical Trials

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Cancer Clinical Trials: Proactive Strategies

Part of the book series: Cancer Treatment and Research ((CTAR,volume 132))

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In summary, cancer clinical trials are not easy to run. Every PI should be well prepared to meet the complex challenges inherent in conducting clinical trials and be proud to be engaged in the search for a “cure” for cancer patients.

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  1. University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA

    Stanley P. L. Leong MD, FACS

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  1. Department of Surgery, University of California Medical Center at Mount Zion, 1600 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA, 94143

    Stanley P. L. Leong MD, FACS

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Leong, S.P.L. (2007). The Role of the Principal Investigator in Cancer Clinical Trials. In: Leong, S.P.L. (eds) Cancer Clinical Trials: Proactive Strategies. Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 132. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-33225-3_8

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