Greater Toronto


Welcome to the SOCRA Greater Toronto Area Chapter page. The information for the latest chapter meeting is below. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Chapter Chairperson or the SOCRA office at office@socra.org.


Greater Toronto Area Chapter

Greater Toronto Area Chapter presents:

Empowering Diversity: Immigrants in Clinical Trials

Speaker:

Munaza Jamil

Faculty, Applied Clinical Research Program
McMaster University

Learning Objectives

This presentation will highlight the critical importance of engaging new immigrant communities in clinical trials. We will explore barriers to participation, strategies for building trust, and practical solutions to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI) in clinical research. Join us as we delve into methods to foster inclusive clinical trials that reflect the rich cultural tapestry of the Canadian landscape.

 

DETAILS

Date:

Thursday, January 16th, 2025

Time:

12:00 – 1:00 pm EST

Registration:

This will be a virtual session.

Attendees must register here prior to attending.

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the session.

Note: registration link may not work on a mobile device. It is recommended to access the link on a desktop computer.

CE:

1 hour

 

Attendance and Certificate:

A certificate of attendance will be available to SOCRA members for download upon completion of the following survey (certificate image and link will appear in the last question):  https://forms.office.com/r/5BkAhHaKUe

 

Please note the survey will not open until 12:45 pm EST on January 16th, 2025, and will be available for 72 hours following the end of the session. Attendees must save a copy of the certificate as one will not be provided at a later date.

 

Any questions? Please contact gta.toronto.socra@gmail.com

 


 

DATE:       Tuesday, May 21, 2019

TIME:        12:00 CST*

 

LOCATIONS:   

·                                                        Lubbock –           HSC 1C-124

·        *El Paso –  EPAEC 202 (*11:00 AM MST)

·        *El Paso –  EPGGHSON 340 (*11:00 AM MST)

·        Amarillo –  AMHSC 4714

·        Odessa –     ODHSC 1C12

 

SPEAKERS:       Margaret Vugrin, MSLS, AHIP, MPH, MPA

Reference/Research Librarian

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Library

 

OBJECTIVES:

1)    Differentiate between various databases:

a.     Subject coverage

b.     Searching techniques

2)    Analyze others working in the same area of research: collaboration or competition?

3)    Evaluate possible journals for article submission

4)    Describe how to avoid missing a landmark article & when to repeat your literature search

 

RSVP to Cathy Lovett at:     cathy.lovett@ttuhsc.edu

 

CE: SOCRA members have the opportunity to earn 1 CEU  

 

Notes: 

  • Contact Cathy Lovett, MSN, RN, CCRC, CCRP with any questions                                  (cathy.lovett@ttuhsc.edu or 806-743-4433)
  • Feel free to bring lunch 
  • Share this announcement with your colleagues

 

All SOCRA meetings are open to members and non-members.

Chapter Chairs:

Emily Taylor, CCRP

Deepika Sharma, CCRP

gta.toronto.socra@gmail.com

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