Reflections on Establishing a Masters Degree in Research Biobanking. Cheryl Gillett King s Health Partners Cancer Biobank

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1 Reflections on Establishing a Masters Degree in Research Biobanking Cheryl Gillett King s Health Partners Cancer Biobank

2 Why Create a Masters Degree Programme? Demand for access to high quality material and data is growing How can Biobanks ensure they can meet the needs of future academic and commercial users? Diverse range of knowledge Legislation and research ethics Consent processes Sample Processing Quality management Database management End-user technology Technical competency Adapting to change (Biobank Science) Limited number of programmes/courses available Transferable skills

3 CGH HE DNA Whole acgh Protein IHC IF Human Tissue TMA RNA FISH Mass Spec Analysis CISH Fresh Gene Microarrays Frozen RNALater FFPE FRET/ FLIM

4 KCL MSc Research Biobanking Programme 1 Year Full Time, Based at King s College London (Guy s & Denmark Hill Campuses) 4 Modules Module 1: Practical Biobanking (Cancer, Haemato-oncology, Infectious Diseases Biobanks) Theory, knowledge and experience of research biobanking Legislative and research ethics developments (Consent training) Understanding of the pathophysiology of disease Data systems and data management Module 2: Biobanking and Molecular Pathology (Cancer Biobank & Translational Research Laboratory) Theory, knowledge, debates and understanding of molecular pathology preparation techniques used for subsequent translational research The need for quality measures and assurance Quality management/ Audit programmes Cost Recovery Models

5 KCL MSc Research Biobanking Programme Module 3: Fundamentals of Biobanking and Translational Research (Lectures/Seminars) Knowledge of end user research methodologies and practical techniques: Clinical trials; Clinical epidemiology; Omics technologies; Medical statistics; Optical imaging; Functional imaging; Genetics & epigenetics; Integrated translational research; Stem cells Critically appraise literature on research techniques and findings Interaction between translational research and clinical care Module 4: Laboratory Project Develop a methodologically robust laboratory-based research project that is either relevant to biobanking or utilizes bioresources Develop written and oral communication and analytical skills

6 KCL MSc Research Biobanking Assessment MODULE Practical Biobanking Biobanking and Molecular Pathology Fundamentals of Biobanking & Translational Research Project Assessment Logbook review with supervisor report Case study written report (2000 words) Case study oral presentation (15min) Logbook-based oral exam* (1 hour) Biobank consent competency assessment Case study oral presentation (15min) Logbook review with supervisor report Logbook-based oral exam* (1 hour) Essay (6000 word) Oral presentation (20min) Oral presentation (20min) Project report (10,000 word, Publication format) MSc PGDiploma 180 Credits/ 90 ECTS 120 Credits *Must obtain 50%

7 KCL MSc LogBook

8 Marketing Strategy Key Information Duration 1 year FT Intake September Entry Requirements 2:1 undergraduate degree (or international) equivalent in biomedical sciences. 2.2 BSc (Honours) with relevant work experience may also be considered. MBBS students may be admitted at any time following the third year of their programme. English language requirements. Research Biobanking MSc The Research Biobanking MSc is the first of its kind in the UK. Developed by leading experts in the field, this postgraduate programme is designed to enhance the skills of scientists and medical practitioners, enabling them to deliver an evolving biobank service, whilst developing core skills for further career progression. Key Benefits: Exceptional expertise in biobanking across King s Health Partners, including state-of-the-art cancer biobank and infectious diseases biobank Opportunity to undertake translational research projects with a clinician or scientist from our leading specialist centres Six- to twelve-month placements in one or more of the King s Health Partners Biobanks to learn the skills of practical banking and molecular pathology Emphasis on core skills development including critical appraisal of research literature, experimental design and presentation skills. Core programme content: Practical Biobanking Biobanking and Molecular Pathology Fundamentals of Biobanking & Translational Research Research and/or Laboratory Project Student Fairs/Open Evenings FindAMasters Biobank Organisations ESBB, ISBER, NCRI-CCB Cancer Networks India National Cancer Grid Institutional Links India, China Personal Collaborators Further Information Programme Leaders Dr Cheryl Gillett Contact cheryl.gillett@kcl.ac.uk Online Prospectus Student destinations: We expect that graduates will go on to deliver biobank services that meet appropriate regulatory and user requirements. Some graduates might return to existing employment in biobanks, equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to improve and further develop their organisation s work. Other graduates might go on to research positions in either a university of research institute as PhD students or graduate research assistants.

9 Year 1 (2015/16) 22 Direct Enquiries 5 Applications (2 Home/EU, 3 International) Offers 1 Unconditional Offer: Accepted 3 Conditional Offers: 2 had no funding & 1 chose different course 1 Rejection Estimated Intake Year 1: 4 students (1 Home/EU & 3 International)

10 KCL MSc Research Biobanking Programme?? Is there a need for Masters-Level programme in Research Biobanking? Is the programme interesting? Does the programme attract biobank staff? Will the programme attract new graduates? Are students attracted to London? Are students attracted to study at King s College London? Are student fees a prohibitive factor? Does the programme attract sponsorship? Is information about the programme reaching the appropriate audience?

11 Programme Development Year 2 Year 2 (2016/17) Planning phase for part-time option Validate use of remote access to lecture capture Criteria for non-kcl training facilities Shortfall analysis Summer school requirements Oral assessments Competency assessments

12 Programme Development Year 3 Year 3 (2017/18) 1-year Full Time or 2-year Part Time (Part Time: 1-year PGDip/ 2-year MSc) Year 1 Practical assessments; lecture programme; summer school (Modules 1 3) Year 2 - Project

13 For More Information research-biobanking

14 Thank You KCL & Guy s Hospital cheryl.gillett@kcl.ac.uk