2008 SoCRA Conference
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- September 25 (Thursday) - Pre-conference Seminars
- September 26, 27, and 28 (Friday through Sunday)
- The Westin Bayshore Vancouver
1601 Bayshore Drive
Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4
- Phone: +1 604 682 3377 or +1 888 219 2157
- Fax: +1 604 687 3102
- Hotel room rate $164 USD, available to August 24 or until the room block is filled. (Please mention “SoCRA”)
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The SoCRA Annual Conference Agenda is available in Adobe PDF format, which can be viewed using the free-download of Adobe Acrobat Reader. (Click Here to Download this FREE software.)
Click Here to view/print the Course Agenda in Adobe PDF format.
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Certification Preparation and Review Course and Certification Examination
Wednesday, September 24
CCRP Certification Preparation and Review Course (requires separate registration - Click Here for more details)
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Course Registration and Session
Thursday, September 25
Certification Examination (requires separate registration - Click Here for more details)
7:30 AM to Noon - Examination Registration and Session
Annual Conference Events
Thursday, September 25
Pre-conference Seminars - Nine pre-conference seminars available - Click Here for more details (PDF)
12:30 PM to 5:00 PM Pre-conference seminar registration and sessions
Welcome Reception and Registration
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Reception and Registration for Attendees, Speakers, Exhibitors, Poster Presenters and SoCRA Board of Directors
Friday, September 26
General Session
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Registration
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM to Noon Welcome, Introduction and Opening Plenary Session
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Morning Break with Exhibitors
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Exhibits and Poster Session
Noon to 1:30 PM Luncheon / Exhibit and Poster Session
1:30 PM to 5:00 PM Breakout Sessions
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Afternoon Break with Posters and Exhibitors
Night-Out Event
6:30 PM to 10:30 PM - Optional Event (Prepaid reservations required) - TBA
Saturday, September 27
General Session
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Registration
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Breakout Sessions
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Morning Break with Exhibitors
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Exhibits and Poster Session
Noon to 1:30 PM Luncheon / Exhibit and Poster Session
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Afternoon break with Exhibitors
Sunday, September 28
General Session
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM to Noon Closing Plenary
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Morning Break
12:00 Noon Program Adjourns
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Annual Conference Fees:
For Registrations Confirmed PRIOR TO August 15
- Member Fee: $650
- Non-Member Fee: $725
For Registrations Confirmed AFTER August 15
- Member Fee: $700
- Non-Member Fee: $775
Preconference Workshop: Add $175
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Click Here to Register Online*
Click Here to Download the Registration Form (in PDF format)*
*SoCRA Registration Policies/Information:
- Non member fees include a one year membership in SoCRA.
- Membership fees are processed immediately and are not refundable.
- Fees are in U.S. dollars.
- Please make checks payable to “SoCRA”
- Checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank or marked “Pay in U.S. Funds”.
- Written cancellation requests received by SoCRA at least 10 business days prior to start of course may receive a $455 refund ($125 for pre-conference).
- We regret that refunds cannot be issued for cancellations on or after 10 business days prior to start of course.
- Taping (audio or video) is prohibited unless SoCRA’s written permission has been acquired.
- ADA - This program is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please list any special needs in the area indicated in the registration form.
- If for any reason this conference cannot be held, SoCRA is not responsible for costs incurred by attendees, such as airfares, or hotel or other reservations.
- SoCRA is an educational non-profit membership organization (corporation) - Federal Tax ID #61 1208981.
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Clinical research professionals including investigators, research coordinators,
research associates, project managers, consultants, educators, and administrators. Such participants may be affiliated with medical centers; cooperative research groups; research consortia;
pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies; contract research
organizations; site management organizations; and independent research firms.
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Upon the completion of the conference, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss Current Policy and Initiatives at the Office of Human Research Protections
- Discuss the Good Clinical Practice Policy and Initiatives at FDA as they Relate to Clinical Researchers
- Describe how Academic Medical Centers can Integrate Science and Ethics
- Discuss FDA's Perspective Regarding Research and Device Research
- Academic Research - Discuss Sponsor Monitoring / NIH Research - Non Drug/Non Device / and QA
- Discuss Sponsor and FDA Audits, and how to Develop a Monitoring Plan
- Discuss the Role Of The Clinical Information System and Building Reliability and Validity into Clinical Research
- Describe Data Safety Monitoring, Developing Data and Safety Monitoring Plans and Sample Size Considerations
- Discuss Issues related to Combination Products; Investigational Device Accountability; FDA Inspections
- Discuss Enrollment Challenges - Enrolling Minorities and Informed Consent
- Describe how to Develop an Understanding of Genetics by the Older Adult Population
- Discuss Legal Issues for Clinical Researchers and The Law and Investigational Site Responsibility
- Discuss Current Topics in Bariatric Surgery Research, Nutrition Research, Pediatric Obesity
- Discuss Psychological Considerations in the Treatment of Obesity and the Brain, Emotions, and Overeating
- Discuss Project Budgeting Tools and Resources: Coordination of Clinical Trial Sub-Sites/Multiple Projects
- Describe the effect of the European Union Clinical Trials Directive on Clinical Trials
- Discuss the Problems and Approaches in Designing Clinical Research in Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Describe how to Succeed with a Clinical Trials Program in Private Practice vs. a Large Institution
- Discuss Adverse Drug Reactions: Understanding AEs; When Are The Risks Worth It?
- Discuss Site Management from Protocol Feasibility to Reimbursement
- Discuss Effectiveness Evaluation of Clinical Research Education / Current Trends and Successful Methodologies
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E-mail Your Poster Abstract
In submitting this poster abstract, the primary
author has reviewed and agreed to the following:
Guidelines for The Submission of Posters
SoCRA - 17th Annual Conference
September 26 - 28,
2008 - The Westin Bayshore Vancouver - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Abstracts (overviews) are limited to 500 words in length and must be presented on a single page.
- Poster boards available at the conference will be 4ft (high) x 8ft (wide).
- Posters will be on display from 9AM Friday until 4PM on Saturday. Poster presenters should be available during the afternoon breaks on Friday and Saturday.
- Posters must present new data of professional or scientific interest to the clinical research professional.
- The author must certify that no prior copyright or ownership applies to their poster content.
- Once a poster is accepted, content may not be significantly revised prior to the annual conference.
- Each abstract submission will include a CD or email attachment containing the abstract (overview) in Microsoft Word format.
- Submissions and supporting diskettes and documentation will not be returned.
Copy and paste the
following bolded text into your poster abstract submission e-mail, provide the
requested information, attach your Microsoft Word poster abstract to the e-mail,
and send the e-mail.
By this submission, I certify that my submitted abstract and poster are an original work and have no prior ownership or copyright restrictions. I certify that the abstract and poster are not previously copyrighted. I give SoCRA authority to reproduce and publish my abstract in their annual conference program, the SoCRA SOURCE journal, and proceedings of the meeting. If any other individual or organization asks for or receives copyright privileges for this work, I will promptly notify SoCRA of any such situation. I shall hold SoCRA harmless from any breach of this warranty.
Primary Author (for contact purposes):
Primary Author email address:
Primary author phone number:
Title of Abstract:
Poster subject area:
______ 1. Clinical Trials _____ 2. Clinical Research Management
Click Here to E-mail Your Poster Abstract.
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Exhibitor Information and Checklists
Exhibitor Registration Form (PDF)
Exhibitor Online Credit Card Registration
SoCRA will supply pipe and drape and a draped 6’ table and two chairs for all exhibitors. Exhibitors may also bring a display system which may utilize (up to) a 10’x8’ footprint.
Our drayage company is Show In Motion. The phone number is 250.495.5025. The fax number is 250 495 5026. Show In Motion will supply other furniture/material that you require as well as drayage, signage and labor for your booth. Electrical & communications will also be coordinated through them. They will include the electrical and communications forms in their service kit for quick access and to facilitate your ordering procedures. You may contact them; they will also follow-up with you.
www.showinmotion.com
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Continuing Education Credits
Statement for Continuing Education Credit Hours
SoCRA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 19 Continuing Education Credit Hours for SoCRA CE, Nurse CNE, and Physician Category 1 CME.
The Annual Conference offers 15 CE. Pre-conference Workshops offer an additional 4 CE hours.
Accreditation Statements:
- CME for Physicians: The Society of Clinical Research Associates is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- CNE for Nurses: Society of Clinical Research Associates is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. ANCC/PSNA Provider Reference Number: 070-3-A-07
SoCRA Course # 08001
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