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Osteology Research Academy London

Set up and manage clinical research

Osteology Research Academy London

Transform your research ambitions into published reality. In just 2 intensive days, gain the expertise to design, execute, and lead clinical trials that make an impact.

 

  • 18-19 June 2026
  • 2 intensive days  
  • Limited to 12 participants
  • ADA CERP accredit

Sound familiar?

Legal regulations

Overwhelmed by regulations? 

Ethics approvals, governance, compliance... Where do you even start?

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Statistics are a foreign language?

Sample sizes, randomisation, endpoints... It’s enough to make your head spin.

Research idea

Great ideas, no roadmap?

You know WHAT you want to research. But HOW to get there? That’s the hard part.

This course is designed for:

  • Early-career researchers ready to lead their first clinical trial

  • PhD students who want a competitive edge in methodology

  • Clinicians transitioning into clinical research

  • Experienced practitioners looking to formalise their research skills

  • Anyone tired of learning research “the hard way”

After 2 days, you'll be able to...

✓  Design robust protocols and navigate ethics/regulatory requirements
✓ Understand the team roles needed to successfully conduct a clinical trial
✓ Master the fundamentals: calibration, sample sizes, randomisation, blinding
✓ Handle deviations confidently and write compelling funding      proposals

Learn from pioneers in clinical dental research

Developed and led by Professor Nikolaos Donos and Dr Elena Calciolari – two of themost respected names in periodontal and implant research.

With decades of combined experience running clinical trials at Queen Mary Universityof London, they’ve assembled an all-star faculty.

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2 days that will transform your research skills

Learning Format

  • Expert lectures
  • Small-group workshops
  • Hands-on lab sessions  
  • 1:1 faculty access
Day 1 — Foundations & Frameworks
Thursday, 18 June 2026
8:00-8:30

REGISTRATION AND COFFEE

  
8:30-9:00
Welcome and course introduction (Osteology and participants)
 Elena Calciolari, Nikos Donos
9:00-9:45
Setting up of a clinical trial - the framework to ensure robust study results
 Nikos Gkranias

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
10:15-11:00
Roles within the study team: trial coordinator, research nurse and clinicians
 Chara Triantafyllou, Jeniffer Perussolo
11:05-12:30
Workshop 1 (Group 1)
Calibration of examiners (probing/PES and WES)

Workshop 2 (Group 2)
Sample size calculation, randomization

 Nikos Gkranias, Nikos Mardas

Aviva Petrie

 

LUNCH BREAK

  
14:00-14:45
Clinical endpoints in dental research
 Nikos Mardas
14:45-16:15
Workshop 1 (Group 2)
Calibration of examiners (probing/PES and WES)

Workshop 2 (Group 1)
Sample size calculation, randomization

 Nikos Gkranias, Nikos Mardas

Aviva Petrie

 

AFTERNOON TEA BREAK

  
16:45-18:00
Public and patient involvement in clinical research
 Vanessa Muirhead
18:00-18:15
Wrap up of course day (Q&A)
 Elena Calciolari, Nikos Donos

 

TEAM EVENING

  
Day 2 — Advanced methods & execution
Friday, 19 June 2026
8:00-8:30

COFFEE

  
8:30-9:15
Biomarkers in Dental Research
 Elena Calciolari
9:15-10:00
PROMs in dental research
 George Tsakos

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
10:30-12:00
Workshop 3 (Group 1)
Scenarios of good and bad clincial practice, protocol deviations, corrective actions

Workshop 4 (Group 2)
Sample collection and processing

 Triantafyllou, Gkranias

Ghezzi, Hagi-Pavli, Perussolo
12:00-12:45
Non-invasive imaging to monitor wound healing
 Nikos Donos

 

LUNCH BREAK
14:15-15:45
Workshop 3 (Group 2)
Scenarios of good and bad clincial practice, protocol deviations, corrective actions

Workshop 4 (Group 1)
Sample collection and processing

 Triantafyllou, Gkranias

Ghezzi, Hagi-Pavli, Perussolo

 

AFTERNOON TEA BREAK

  
16:15-17:45
TO BE CONFIRMED
Workshop 5
Image analysis of profilometric changes
Jun Yu Yon, Elena Calciolari
17:45-18:00
Wrap-up (Q&A) and closing of course
 Elena Calciolari, Nikos Donos

2 days of intense learning and networking

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Invest in your research career

Student

CHF 1,500

 

Non-student

CHF 1,900

 

Includes: All materials, lunches, refreshments, team evening, certificate, and Box community access

Book 2 ORA courses together and save CHF 200
London (Clinical Trials) + Lucerne (Research Design) = Complete research education

Eligible for a grant? Check it out here!

A unique location

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)
Institute of Dentistry
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Turner Street
London E1 2AD
U.K.

Getting there

Whitechapel Underground Station – 5 minute walk
London Heathrow Airport – 45 minutes by Elizabeth Line
London City Airport – 25 minutes by DLR
St Pancras International – 20 minutes (Eurostar connections)

 

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know to attend the Osteology Research Academy - London

 
Registration
ORA (2-days course):

Student price CHF 1'500
Non-student price CHF 1'900

 

Participants who register for two ORAs at the same time will receive a discount of 200 CHF on the total price.

We only accept registrations through our online platform, registrations will open soon.

Registrations are handled on first come first serve basis.
The Osteology Foundation reserves the rights to close the registration when the course is fully booked.
Getting there The course will be held at the

Institute of Dentistry
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)
Turner Street
London E1 2AD
U.K.

Nearest tube station: Whitechapel

Detailed information will be provided separately to registered participants.
Board and lodging

Accommodation  is not included in the course price. Please make the necessary arrangements to book your own accommodation.

All lunches, coffee breaks and breakfasts are included in the course price. Two team evenings (incl. dinner) are also included in the course price.
Wrapping up and stay in touch

All course information will be shared on a dedicated course page on The BOX.

 

Stay in touch with fellow participants by adding them on The BOX, and follow our activities on instagram (@osteologyfoundation)!