Accelerating Patient Recruitment in Clinical Trials
27th & 28th March 2006, Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London


It is widely accepted that patient recruitment is the rate-limiting step of any clinical trial. With an estimated $0.6 million to $8 million loss in revenue for each day the drug is delayed, more focus must be placed on the acceleration of patient recruitment. As more regulations are enforced onto the pharmaceutical industry, an ever-increasing number outsource trials. To stay ahead in a competitive market, changes must be continually made to develop present strategies in order to streamline current patient recruitment procedures.

SMis 2nd Annual conference on The Acceleration of Patient Recruitment in Clinical Trials will provide a forum where past, present and future recruitment strategies and developments can be discussed on a global level. Examining the qualitative and quantitative data required, see how the top pharma, biotech, CROs, SMOs and patient recruitment organisations combine the key clinical elements in order to efficiently recruit patients and conduct clinical trials. Addressing site identification, management and legislation issues, listen to new ideas and strategies aimed at recruiting the right patients and retaining them throughout investigation based on patient opinions, requirements and
experiences.


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EARLY BIRD BOOKING OFFER
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The early bird registration deadline is 23rd December 2005. Please register before this date to receive a reduced rate.

To register simply go to:
http://www.smi-online.co.uk/goto/patientrct.asp?emref=t24ES191678979

Offers are also available for group bookings, contact James Holland on tel: +44 (0)20 7827 6180 or mailto:jholland@smi-online.co.uk
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Key issues that will be addressed at the conference include:

- GAUGING THE NEEDS OF THE PATIENTS AND ASCERTAINING PUBLIC OPINION:
Appreciate the public perception of clinical trials, the needs of the
potential participants and hear about the experiences they have gained

- SITE IDENTIFICATION: Review the criteria in discovering appropriate sites for clinical trials in Europe and the US

- MEASURING THE SUCCESS OF CLINICAL TRIALS: Hear how to determine the success of a clinical trial from the perspective of protocol design and patient satisfaction

- GLOBAL RECRUITMENT PROGRAMMES: Discover how recruitment programmes are developed and initiated across the world and gain an insight from individual case studies

- RECRUITMENT OF PAEDIATRIC POPULATIONS: Learn how to overcome delicate issues and conduct successful clinical trials in children

- INSIGHTS FROM THE REGULATOR: Understand how the directives shape patient recruitment in clinical trials and consider what the future holds

- NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: Meet the key leaders in the field, make valuable contacts and learn from their experiences and expertise

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Hear international case studies and expert perspectives from leaders in the field, including:

- Jim Kremidas, Global Enrolment Optimisation & Innovation, Eli Lilly
- Sue Tempest, Site Implementation & Training Manager, Merck
- Karen Foley, Senior Director, Clinical Operations, Eisai
- Dr Mikhail Rojavin, Clinical Trials Leader, Novartis
- Dr Malcolm Barratt-Johnson, Clinical Trials, Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
- Diana Anderson, President & Chief Executive Officer, D.Anderson & Company
- John Needham, Chief Operating Officer, Patient Recruitment Strategies, LLC
- Emma Sergeant, Managing Director, Fast4wd Ogilvy
- Tom Ruane, Director, Patient Recruitment, Quintiles

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PLUS AN ASSOCIATED HALF-DAY POST-CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE BRIEFING
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Clinical Trial Project Management - Making it work in a
complex organisation
29th March 2006, Millennium Gloucester Hotel London
In association with: Team Communications & Patient
Recruitment Strategy, LLC
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Sponsorship and Exhibition Options:

SMi Group offers excellent opportunities to profile your company through tailored sponsorship and branding packages. For details contact Adrian Johnston on tel: +44 (0)20 7827 6074 or mailto:ajohnston@smi-online.co.uk