Posted July 30, 2020.
In this webinar, Dr. Girish Kulkarni set a foundation of the basics of clinical trials (what they are, how are they designed, terminology, etc.). He then delved deeper into aspects such as evaluating risks vs. benefits, treatment variables for eligibility, time commitment, and finally, he shared resources for finding and accessing clinical trials in Canada.
Dr. Kulkarni was joined by Tony Cornacchia, a metastatic bladder cancer survivor and a BCC volunteer. Tony shared his own experience as a clinical trial participant, including his personal tips for patients and caregivers to cope with the emotional implications of participating in a trial.
About Dr. Girish Kulkarni
Dr. Girish Kulkarni is a urologic surgeon in the Department of Surgical Oncology at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network. He is also a surgeon-scientist who is affiliated with the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. At the University of Toronto, he is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, as well as at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Education. He is also actively involved in clinical trials and is the site principal investigator for numerous non-muscle invasive and muscle invasive bladder cancer trials at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. He is an active member of Bladder Cancer Canada and serves as Vice Chair on our Medical Advisory Board.
