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An Introduction to Signal Detection Training Course

This course provides a foundation in the critical role of signal detection in ensuring the safety and efficacy of medicines.

15 October 2025
+ 16 April 2026 »

from £99

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Part of Molecule to Medicine series:

Are you seeking an understanding of the steps that turn scientific innovations into therapeutic products? This exciting series provides a concise overview of the drug development process, from early-stage research through to the creation of medicines. Participants will learn about key topics such as molecule discovery, preclinical testing, clinical trials, and the regulatory processes involved in bringing a medicine to market.

Overview

Attending this course will help you build a strong foundation in pharmacovigilance, enhance your analytical skills, understand regulatory decision-making, stay current with advanced detection techniques, and contribute to improving patient safety. By the end of the course, you’ll understand the vital role signal detection plays in the lifecycle of medicines, from molecule to medicine!

This course is part of our Vigilance training course collection; for information on the basics of PhV, consider taking a look at our beginner-friendly Pharmacovigilance training course.

Benefits of attending

  • Gain essential knowledge of signal detection principles and practices in pharmacovigilance
  • Learn how to identify, evaluate, and interpret signals from diverse data sources
  • Explore how signal detection informs benefit/risk assessments and regulatory decision-making
  • Develop an understanding of advanced detection techniques like data mining and disproportionality analysis
  • Equip yourself to play a key role in safeguarding public health by detecting and acting on potential safety signals

Who should attend?

All clinical, pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs personnel new to signal detection, or in need of a refresher, would benefit from this course.

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Graeme Ladds
PharSafer Associates Ltd

Graeme Ladds, Director of PharSafer, has over 30 years’ experience working in the pharmaceutical industry. Having started his career at Ashbourne Pharmaceuticals in 1989 as Head of Drug Safety & Medical Information, he went on to become Head of Global Pharmacovigilance at Shire Pharmaceuticals. He then set up his consultancy and specialist CRO company, PharSafer Associates Ltd, where he has been involved in establishing pharmacovigilance in companies, performing audits across Europe and the USA, SOP writing, acting as QP for companies, and helping with regulatory inspections.

More details

NEW higher discounts for multiple bookings - bring your colleagues to make your training budget go further:

  • 30% off the 2nd delegate*
  • 40% off the 3rd delegate*
  • 50% off the 4th delegate*

Please contact us for pricing if you are interested in booking 5 or more delegates

15 October 2025

Live online

12:00-13:30 UK (London) (UTC+01)
13:00-14:30 Paris (UTC+02)
07:00-08:30 New York (UTC-04)
Course code 15583

  • GBP 99 124
  • EUR 139 174
  • USD 160 199

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16 April 2026

Live online

12:00-13:30 UK (London) (UTC+01)
13:00-14:30 Paris (UTC+02)
07:00-08:30 New York (UTC-04)
Course code 15584

  • GBP 99 124
  • EUR 139 174
  • USD 160 199

Until 12 Mar

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for 7 days, no obligation

* Early booking discounts may not be combined with other discounts or offers. As such, the discounts for 2nd/3rd/4th delegates are based on the full price; and apply only when booking multiple delegates on the same date.

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Multiple colleagues? See above for details of our discounts for 2, 3, or 4 delegates. For more, talk to one of our training experts to discuss how to:

Run this course conveniently and cost-effectively in-house for your staff and colleagues

Aleksandra Beer

Aleksandra BEER
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Yesim Nurko

Yesim NURKO
Training expert

+44 (0)20 7749 4749

inhouse@ipiacademy.com