Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, received her PharmD degree from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Pharmacy in 2006 and completed a 2-year drug information residency. She served as a pharmacy professor at NSUâ€™s College of Pharmacy for 6 years, managed the drug information center, and conducted medication therapy management reviews. Dr. Gershman has published research on prescription drug abuse, regulatory issues, and drug information in various scholarly journals. Additionally, she received the Sheriffâ€™s Special Recognition Award for her collaboration with the Broward, Florida Sheriffâ€™s Office to prevent prescription drug abuse through a drug disposal program. She has also presented at pharmacist and physician continuing education programs on topics that include medication errors, prescription drug abuse, and legal and regulatory issues.  Dr. Gershman can be followed on Twitter @jgershman2

Which clinical trial phase tests an investigational drug or vaccine on humans for the first time?

Phase 1 clinical trials evaluate an investigational drug or vaccine in a small group of human study participants for the first time. The goal of phase 1 studies is to analyze the treatment’s safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify adverse effects.

FDA.  What are the different types of clinical research?  

https://www.fda.gov/patients/clinical-trials-what-patients-need-know/what-are-different-types-clinical-research

.  Last updated January 4, 2018.  Accessed August 6, 2020.

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