Historical background in the investigator's training on medical sciences and the development of the clinical trials in Cuba

Abstract

Since their beginnings, great importance has been granted to the clinical trials inCuba. The government has dedicated countless resources for the development of biopharmaceutical industry and the elaboration of new pharmacological products for treating different illnesses. Due to the scientific relevance and the ethics of these clinical trials, it is necessary that are conducted by professionals with an appropriate scientific qualification. In such a situation, it has been necessary to train these professionals from the scientific and investigative points of view. That is why, elements related with the historical background of that training and its dynamics are exposed in this work, as a first approach to the treated topic.

Keywords

• investigación clínica
• ensayo clínico
• formación científica
• formación investigativa
• investigador clínico.