Trainers

Dr Laura Brown


Laura Brown, BSc, MBA, PhD, is an independent Pharmaceutical QA and Training Consultant. She is also Course Director for the MSc in Regulatory Affairs at TOPRA and the MSc in Clinical Research at the School of Pharmacy at the University of Cardiff in the UK. She is an expert on regulatory requirements for clinical research in Europe.

Aaron Dane


Aaron Dane, MSc, CStat, is a Statistical Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer with over 20 years’ experience of providing statistical input to the design, analysis and interpretation of Clinical Development programs and clinical trials within the Pharmaceutical industry. Aaron has worked on early- and late-phase trials, has extensive experience working with regulatory agencies and works on cross-industry initiatives for more efficient trial design.

Dr. Catherine Hood


Dr. Catherine Hood, BA, BMBCh (Oxon), FECSM, DFSRH, is clinical specialist in sexual and reproductive health and psychiatry at a central London NHS trust. In addition to her medical work, she is an experienced trainer on doctor patient relationship, including communication.

Niina Nuottamo


Niina Nuottamo, BSc, CMPP, is a Senior Medical Writer at Excerpta Medica, a global communications agency specialized in peer-reviewed publications. Niina has more than 16 years’ experience in developing peer-reviewed publications, and has provided medical writing training in Europe and the USA.

Niina Nuottamo has listed no disclosures.

Stephan Petersenn (responsible medical specialist)


Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Petersenn studied medicine at the University of Kiel, Germany, and the University of Vienna, Austria. He is qualified in Internal Medicine, Diabetology, Endocrinology, and Andrology. In 2009, he founded the ENDOC Center for Endocrine Tumours in Hamburg, while remaining a member of the faculty of the University of Duisburg-Essen. In 2003, he became Associate Professor, and in 2008 Professor of Medicine.

Marcus Webb


Marcus Webb, is Lead Trainer at BodyTalk, an international presentation and communication training agency with proven experience in coaching HCPs . Marcus started his career in psychology and lecturing for A-level students. He then extended his communication skills by training as an actor at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Since 2005 he has worked as a trainer, focused on taking his performance and psychology skills into business, leading workshops at international events. He specialises in Personal Impact and Presentation Skills and Personality Profiling, with a qualification in Myers Briggs (MBTi) coaching.

This training programme is made possible by a contribution from Novartis Pharma AG. Novartis does not have any influence on the content and all items are subject to independent peer and editorial review.

This programme is organized by Ology, a global provider of independent medical education that develops CME initiatives for the international medical and scientific community. Ology is an Adelphi in Healthcare Communications company. For further information about other Adelphi companies please see the Adelphi Group website.

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