Event Date: 29/04/2014 01:00
The Irish Medicines Board (IMB) invites academic sponsors and investigators to participate in the upcoming seminar on clinical trials at the IMB offices on Tuesday, April 29th 2014. This important initiative is aimed at increasing participant’s awareness of the knowledge and skills required to be actively involved in conducting clinical trials in Ireland.
Following on from the success of our first seminar in June 2012, we have taken onboard your feedback and have invited experienced investigators to present on different aspects of the clinical trials process. We will also hold workshops to give participants the opportunity to gain information on areas of particular interest.
Aims of the Seminar
The seminar will cover the following topics:
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Clinical trials application process for academics Dr Eoghan De Barra, Locum Consultant in Infectious Diseases, RCSI / Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
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New initiatives to facilitate applications: the Voluntary Harmonisation Procedure (VHP) Prof Brian Lawlor, Consultant Psychiatrist, TCD/St James’s Hospital, Dublin.
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The management of a clinical trial: an investigator’s perspectiveProf Geraldine Boylan, INFANT Centre, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Cork.
The workshops will cover the following topics:
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Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
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Advanced Therapy Clinical Trials
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Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) – quality requirements
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Safety Reporting
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Protocol Preparation
This intensive seminar will start at 5 pm (registration at 4.30 pm) and finish at approximately 7.45 pm. Light refreshments will be provided. The number of participants is limited to 80 to ensure that there is ample opportunity for interaction. Presentations will be provided after the event.
The IMB has applied for External Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.
Who Should Attend
If you are working in an academic setting, we would value your participation in thisfree event (Please note the event is only open to academic sponsors, investigators and site staff).
Fee & Venue Details
Registration can be completed using the above registration link.
*Deadline for registration: April 22nd 2014 (remaining places will be allocated to those on the waiting list).
Venue: Health Products Regulatory Authority offices
Kevin O'Malley House,
Earlsfort Centre,
Earlsfort Terrace,
Dublin 2
Fee:Free event
Questions relating to this event or topics for discussion can be sent to events@hpra.ie.