Clinical Trials

Providing resources for professional development, education, sound practices, mentorship and networking in support of clinical trials.

Leadership

CO-CHAIRS
LeeAnn I. Ali, Sepracor
Philip T. Lavin, Averion, Inc.
Larry Blankstein , Genzyme

To provide resources for professional development, education, sound practices, mentorship and networking in support of clinical trials.

To locate and share industry and regulatory guidelines, journals, articles, references, standard operating procedures, and consultant resources for conducting clinical trials whether internally or with external clinical trials organizations.
To serve as a resource for information about training programs for clinical research professionals in order to meet the growing needs of the industry.
To identify and to provide a network of local mentors for professionals involved in clinical trials.
Hosting presentations relating to current issues within clinical trials.
To pinpoint areas that require guidelines to ensure consistency in carrying out clinical trials.

PREVIOUS TOPICS ADDRESSED

CURRENT TOPICS

Date	Event
5/9/08	An Overview of Recent Developments in Clinical Trial Registries
4/11/08	Designing Clinical Trials: Locating Efficacy and Cost-Reimbursement Issues -- CANCELLED
6/13/08	Clinical Trial Committee Working Group: Developing A Project Tracking Tool

Date	Presentation
3/14/08	Mastering Partnerships with CROs