Leading Pharma Commit to Empowering the Patient in Clinical Research
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Leading Pharma Commit to Empowering the Patient in Clinical Research
August 13, 2014: On September 4-5, 2014, industry leaders will convene in Boston to discuss promoting patient empowerment in clinical research, leveraging innovation, and collaboration. The conference will open with a keynote by Ken Getz, Director of Sponsored Research at Tufts CSDD, and is co-chaired by Christine Pierre, President of the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) and Andreas Koester, Vice President of Innovation and External Alliances at Janssen/ J&J.
In the pharmaceutical industry, 2014 is shaping up to be the year of ‘putting the patients at the heart’ of drug development. Against that backdrop, eyeforpharma conducted a research project with leading drug sponsors to discover optimal implementation methods of a patient-centric approach for clinical trials. The initiative culminates in an executive conference on September 4-5, 2014, held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Boston.
“SCRS is thrilled to join eyeforpharma in this exciting event to raise awareness of the importance of a more patient-centric approach to clinical trials. There is a great need among all stakeholders to absorb implementation methods designed to ensure the patient remains at the center of clinical trials. This event signifies great progress in clinical trials for all involved,” affirms SCRS President Christine Pierre.
The event includes a combination of case studies, panel sessions, debates and one-on-one networking with patient groups and site representatives. Members of the renowned Speaking Faculty have committed to offering actionable insights into integrating patient views and values in new ways in drug development, leveraging technology, and strategic process innovations.
Passes for the 2-day event are still available. Friends of the Society for Clinical Research Sites can register with a special discount code for exclusive access receiving $700 off the regular pass price by entering “CT14CP2” during their registration at www.eyeforpharma.com/clinical/register
About SCRS
SCRS is the global trade organization which represents over 1,500 sites in 37 countries. SCRS’ mission is to unify the voice of the global clinical research site community for site sustainability. SCRS has become an active partner in industry-wide dialogues focused on improving the clinical research enterprise among the many industry initiatives. Clinical research sites, as well as companies that sponsor or support the work conducted at the sites, will significantly benefit from membership. Visit MySCRS.org
About the Site Solutions Summit
The Site Solutions Summit is the annual meeting of the Society for Clinical Research Sites. The Summit provides an open forum for industry and sites to collaborate, share best practices, and improve processes in clinical research. Held October 10-12 at the Omni in Amelia Island, FL, the Site Solutions Summit attracts investigators and site executives from research sites across the globe, as well as clinical operation executives from sponsor and CRO organizations.
About eyeforpharma
eyeforpharma is a hub for senior-level pharma executives, patient advocacy groups and other health experts to exchange ideas and stay up to date with shifting trends and practices within the pharmaceutical industry. We provide industry-focused commentary, senior-level events, reports, and other valuable expert-driven content. Our ultimate aim is to facilitate positive change through discussion and debate, enabling dialogue within the industry and driving the positive benefits that pharmaceuticals can offer. eyeforpharma is a division of FC Business Intelligence Ltd, registered in England and Wales.
For more information, please contact:
Ulrich Neumann, M.Sc.
Head, Patient-Centered Clinical Trials Initiative
Director, eyeforpharma
e. ulrich@eyeforpharma.com
Abigail Rice
Marketing Manager, eyeforpharma
t. 1.201.204.1677
e. arice@fc-bi.com
