The Careers in Clinical Research (C-CLEAR) Program is an eight-week immersive summer experience designed to introduce undergraduate students to careers in oncology clinical trials. Hosted by the University of Kansas Cancer Center's Clinical Trials Office, the program provides hands-on exposure to core research functions including informed consent, protocol navigation, adverse event reporting, regulatory documentation, and data entry. Students complete Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and gain real-world experience through shadowing across multiple departments, including time with oncologists in the Phase One Clinic. The program also emphasizes professional development through mentorship, résumé building, and final presentations to research staff. This session will present a practical and replicable model for building early-career pathways into clinical research. Attendees will receive tools, strategies, and lessons learned to support workforce training and sustainable pipeline development in academic research settings.

CEU: 1.00 ACRP

Speaker:

• Joseph Hines II, MPH, Executive Director, Research Operations-Clinical Trial Office, University of Kansas Cancer Center