ISCR to host its 3rd Annual Conference in Bangalore

Feature of tracks by national/ international experts on clinical research, CDM, Biostatistics & Medical Writing

The Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR) is organizing its 3rd Annual conference in Bengaluru over a 2 day session on January 8-9, 2010 at Hotel Leela Kempinski. In keeping with the conference theme, the main objective of this scientific conference is to deliberate on the developments taking place in the clinical research arena impinging ‘Science, Business and Society’. The conference will be inaugurated by ISCR President, Dr Arun Bhatt (President, Clininvent Research Pvt Ltd) with the presence of DCGI President Dr Surinder Singh and IPA President Dr B Suresh. The event will feature panel discussions, speaker series and workshops focused on the 2 key tracks running parallel – Clinical Research as well as CDM, Biostatistics and Medical Writing.

Speaking on the conference, ISCR General Secretary, Dr Krathish Bopanna (Senior Vice President, Asia, Ecron Acunova), said “This conference will provide an excellent opportunity to clinical researchers to interact, review current scenario globally, report findings/present papers and share knowledge and expertise from the faculty. It is our constant endeavor to develop the space with active exchange of ideas that will enable developing the industry. With the highest standards of quality, ISCR aims to catalyze the industry’s leap into global prominence by providing the thrust and momentum for the clinical research space to become a ‘sector powerhouse’.”

Apart from reputed national speakers, this conference has invited several international speakers from FDA and reputed EU & US organizations like Pfizer, Quintiles, ICON to name a few. In the Clinical Research track, topics like “Regulatory issues for Biologics” and “medical devices” will be covered. There will be two Panel discussions on “Ethical issues of trials with vulnerable populations” and on “Investigator Site Issues,” among others. In the CDM, Biostatistics track, topics like “Data Standards in Clinical Research: Challenges and future directions”, Strategies and case studies in CDISC implementation, Integrating multiple technologies in data management, and Experiences with eCTD submissions along with “Medical Writing Dimensions  and Publication hurdles” will also be discussed among others. The 2-day annual scientific conference is a must attend annual event for all stakeholders in clinical research for professional development and networking.

As part of the annual conference, 4 Pre-conference workshops on January 6 & 7, 2010 have been scheduled at Hotel Royal Orchid, Bangalore. The workshops will focus on Study Management, transitioning from CTD to eCTD, CDISC SDTM and Improved Functioning of Ethics Committees.

For further details on sessions, speakers and other information, please visit: www.iscr.org/conference

About ISCR
ISCR, founded in Aug 2005 as a not for profit association of clinical research professionals registered under the Societies Registration Act (1860), is a forum of clinical research organizations/ professionals to build awareness of clinical research and facilitate its growth in the country while evolving the highest standards of quality and ethics. Today, ISCR is the catalyst fuelling the growth and development of the clinical research industry, as a niche professional body representing all stakeholders of the industry. The Society conducts its annual scientific conference in January every year to collaborate and discuss issues related to the clinical research industry in India mapped against a global footprint. ISCR South Chapter was launched in August 2008.