Program
Join more than 2,500 clinical research professionals from across the world who are coming together in Tampa, April 23–27, 2010 to learn and exchange ideas.
Interact and network with frontline physician investigators, clinical research coordinators, clinical research associates, monitors, pharmaceutical physicians, corporate level pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device research managers, project managers, site managers, data managers, regulatory affairs managers, and IRB staff.
GOAL
The goal of the conference is to enhance the knowledge and skills of conference attendees in the conduct of clinical trials in order to evaluate the drug, biologic, and/or medical device’s safety and effectiveness in treating, preventing or diagnosing a specific disease or condition. In addition to providing clinical research education and training, this conference acknowledges the dedication and excellence of its membership.
GLOBAL CONFERENCE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Develop strategies and tools for managing the clinical research process such as investigator meetings, site selection, patient recruitment, project management, budgeting at the site and preparation for regulatory inspections |
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Define ethical and regulatory considerations involved in the conduct of research involving human subjects |
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Identify implications for global clinical research, such as recruitment efforts within special populations, consenting vulnerable populations and regional regulatory and legal issues |