Osteology Research Academy London

Set up and manage clinical research

We are eager to share our knowledge with you.

A scientific programme you wouldn't want to miss.

 

Developed by your course chairpersons Nikolaos Donos and Elena Calciolari.

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Set up and manage clinical research

Crucial aspects when setting up
and running a clinical trial.

Course design

  • 2-day course
  • Lectures with leading experts
  • Interactive workshops
  • Extensive exchange opportunities with
    all instructors

Course objectives

  • Select a suitable clinical study design and
    develop a research protocol
  • Learn how to apply for research funding
  • Understand all relevant study regulatory aspects and clinical governance
  • Overcome typical challenges in clinical research

London is waiting for you

Elevating your research skills

The programme

Thursday, 18 June 2026
8:00-8:30

REGISTRATION AND COFFEE

  
8:30-9:00
Welcome and course introduction (Osteology and participants)
 Elena Calciolari, Nikos Donos
9:00-9:45
Setting up of a clinical trial - the framework to ensure robust study results
 Nikos Gkranias

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
10:15-11:00
Roles within the study team: trial coordinator, research nurse and clinicians
 Chara Triantafyllou, Jeniffer Perussolo
11:05-12:30
Workshop 1 (Group 1)
Calibration of examiners (probing/PES and WES)

Workshop 2 (Group 2)
Sample size calculation, randomization

 Nikos Gkranias, Nikos Mardas

Aviva Petrie

 

LUNCH BREAK

  
14:00-14:45
Clinical endpoints in dental research
 Nikos Mardas
14:45-16:15
Workshop 1 (Group 2)
Calibration of examiners (probing/PES and WES)

Workshop 2 (Group 1)
Sample size calculation, randomization

 Nikos Gkranias, Nikos Mardas

Aviva Petrie

 

AFTERNOON TEA BREAK

  
16:45-18:00
Public and patient involvement in clinical research
 Vanessa Muirhead
18:00-18:15
Wrap up of course day (Q&A)
 Elena Calciolari, Nikos Donos

 

TEAM EVENING

  

 

Friday, 19 June 2026
8:00-8:30 

COFFEE

  
8:30-9:15
Biomarkers in Dental Research
 Elena Calciolari
9:15-10:00
PROMs in dental research
 George Tsakos

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
10:30-12:00
Workshop 3 (Group 1)
Scenarios of good and bad clincial practice, protocol deviations, corrective actions

Workshop 4 (Group 2)
Sample collection and processing

 Triantafyllou, Gkranias

Ghezzi, Hagi-Pavli, Perussolo
12:00-12:45
Non-invasive imaging to monitor wound healing
 Nikos Donos

 

LUNCH BREAK
14:15-15:45
Workshop 3 (Group 2)
Scenarios of good and bad clincial practice, protocol deviations, corrective actions

Workshop 4 (Group 1)
Sample collection and processing

 Triantafyllou, Gkranias

Ghezzi, Hagi-Pavli, Perussolo

 

AFTERNOON TEA BREAK

  
16:15-17:45
Workshop 5
Image analysis of profilometric changes 
 Jun Yu Yon, Elena Calciolari
17:45-18:00 
Wrap-up (Q&A) and closing of course
 Elena Calciolari, Nikos Donos 

 

 

Two days of intense learning

Meet your faculty

Elena Calciolari

Queen Mary University London

Nikolaos Donos

Queen Mary University London

Nikos Gkranias

Queen Mary University London

Nikos Mardas

Jeniffer Perussolo

Queen Mary University London

Chara Triantafyllou

Jun Yu (Madeline) Yon

Benedetta Ghezzi

Università di Parma

Eleni Hagi-Pavli

Queen Mary University London

Vanessa Muirhead

Queen Mary University London

Aviva Petrie

University College London

George Tsakos

University College London

 

Practical information

Everything you need to know to attend the Osteology Research Academy - London

Registration

ORA (2-days course):

Student price CHF 1'500
Non-student price CHF 1'900



Participants who register for two ORAs at the same time will receive a discount of 200 CHF on the total price.


We only accept registrations through our online platform, registrations will open soon. 


Registrations are handled on first come first serve basis.
The Osteology Foundation reserves the rights to close the registration when the course is fully booked.

Getting there

The course will be held at the


Institute of Dentistry
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)
Turner Street
London E1 2AD
U.K.


Nearest tube station: Whitechapel


Detailed information will be provided separately to registered participants.

Board and lodging

Accommodation  is not included in the course price. Please make the necessary arrangements to book your own accommodation.


All lunches, coffee breaks and breakfasts are included in the course price. Two team evenings (incl. dinner) are also included in the course price.

Wrapping up and stay in touch

All course information will be shared on a dedicated course page on The BOX.


Stay in touch with fellow participants by adding them on The BOX, and follow our activities on instagram (@osteologyfoundation)!

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