The development of tailored training and mentoring strategies for professionals conducting clinical and translational researcher is the backbone of CARE strategy. By focusing on specific topics identified through continuous needs assessment, CARE Training programmes capacitate the most critical resource within the bench to bedside continuum – people.

Clinician Scientist Training Programme

Who: Healthcare professionals and researchers

What: Modular training available in 2 levels:

Basic (Level 1 Modules)

Digital Sessions – Coming soon:

• Clinical Research (Intro)
• Clinical Trials
• Biobanking
• Responsible Research & Innovation (Patient Engagement)
• Project Development & Grant Application
• Innovation & Technology Transfer
• Drug Discovery
• Responsible Research & Innovation (Data Protection)
• Epidemiology & Biostatistics
• Basic Research Tools (incl. AI)

Past Courses:

• Fundamentals of Clinical Trials | November 2025 – More information here
• Responsible Research and Innovation (Patient Involvement) | December 2025 – More information here
• Fundamentals of Clinical Trials 2 | March 2026 – More information here

Advanced / Integration (Level 2 PBL module)

• From molecule of interest (bench) to public health impact (beyond bedside)

See also Open Calls for more information on Junior Clinicians Grants and Mentoring.

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CARE has also developed two additional Training programmes targeting specific professionals working in or with Biobanks and Clinical Trials.

Biobanking for Clinical Research Training Programme

Who: Biobank professionals and users.
What:

• Winter School
• Biobank Exchange
• Train the trainers

Past Activities:

• Biobank Week 2026

Clinical Trials Training Programme

Who: Clinical trials managers, study coordinators.

• Strategic Thinking in Clinical Research for Managers

To find out more, contact care@gimm.pt