The course information, topics & objectives, and schedule can be found at http://www.llu.edu/assets/research-affairs/docs/nih_2012-2013_at_llu.pdf. This course is an invaluable tool for all who are interested in the design, conduct, and analysis of research.  The live transmission will take place at the LLU Medical Center locations described on the attached schedule.  Optional arrangements could be made for delayed viewing (within 72 hours after each lecture date) via the NIH lecture website if you are not able to attend in-class.  

You may register to attend the conference using the following login :  http://ippcr.nihtraining.com/register.php?remote_site=true , select Loma Linda University from the Name of Organization drop down list and then complete the Student Information, Contact Information, and Affiliation information sections.  

In addition to registering on the NIH  website, please also email Blen Eshete, MPH, at beshete@llu.edu with confirmation of your registration by Friday September 28^th. This is for internal logistical reasons i.e. to ensure availability of  sufficient course materials  ahead of each lecture and to facilitate all future course –related correspondences/updates.

Ms. Dickson previously spent 12 years as a research administrator in the Neurosurgery Center for Research and Training  and is well qualified for pre-award as her previous duties included identifying new funding opportunities; preparation of proposals to government, foundation and commercial sponsors; and advising faculty, staff and students on research-related matters.

Please join me in welcoming Cindy. She can be reached at extension 44571 or at cdickson@llu.edu or by stopping by her office in Research Affairs (24887 Taylor Street, Suite 201).