Aventis, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson And Other Clinical Leaders To Gather At The 2003 Clinical Technologies Congress 9/25/2002
From: Matt Godson of the Institute for International Research, 212-661-3500 ext. 3225 or mgodson@iirusa.com NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Institute for International Research today announced that the 2003 Clinical Technologies Congress will take place February 3-5, 2003 at the Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. "Given the escalating R&D costs and fierce competition in the pharmaceutical industry, it is critical that the pharma companies leverage technology solutions to combat these challenges" said Susan Kim, Event Director. "This event will enable attendees to streamline clinical development processes, increase productivity and reduce the significant costs involved in bringing a drug to market." "The advisory board is a crucial element in event planning continued Kim, "which is why we're delighted to be able to announce the support of some of the individuals at the forefront of clinical technology." The advisory board includes: -- Alpheus Bingham, PhD, Vice President, e.Lilly, ELI LILLY AND CO. -- Wayne Blow, Publisher, APPLIED CLINICAL TRIALS -- Janet Foulkes, Senior Director/Group Leader, Medical and Scientific Operations, PFIZER -- Ira Katz, Vice President, Drug Evaluation & Clinical Operations, JOHNSON & JOHNSON PHARMACEUTICAL R&D, LLC -- Rebecca D. Kush, President, CDISC -- Somesh Nigam, PhD, Senior Director-Global Information Sciences, eClinical, R.W. JOHNSON PRI -- Ulo Palm MD, MBA, Director, Clinical Data Management Strategies, SCHERING-PLOUGH -- Julian Rimmer, Group Head, Project Data Management, AVENTIS This large-scale conference and exhibition organized by IIR, the team behind the Pharmaceutical Marketing Congress and Partnerships with CROs, is expected to attract over 500 of the leading minds in clinical trials and technology. The event includes high level plenary sessions covering study initiation and conduct, data capture, clinical project management, electronic submissions - and regulatory issues. In addition, some of the more technical challenges are covered by the concurrent Clinical Technologies Forum for IT Professionals. More information can be found at www.clinicalevent.com Notes to editors ------ The Institute for International Research (IIR) is the world's largest conference company and has been the leader in the provision of business information for over 20 years. IIR produces over 5,000 events annually through our network of offices in over 35 countries. For further details please visit us online at www.iirusa.com To obtain further event information or to arrange an interview with a speaker or IIR representative please contact: Matt Godson, Marketing Director, Institute for International Research, 708 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017. Phone: 212-661-3500 ext. 3225. Fax: 212-661 8743 E-mail mgodson@iirusa.com | |