The Canadian Institute's Managing Legal & Business Risks in Clinical Trials<br>in Canada

TORONTO, Jan. 22 /CNW/ - The nature of clinical trials is constantly changing in the ever-more globalized and adapting market. In this increasingly-scrutinized industry, it is important to maintain a transparent process, to appropriately manage risks and to avoid abuses, in order to get a piece of this multi-billion dollar industry. How? By effectively managing the legal and business risks!

The Canadian Institute's Managing Legal & Business Risks in Clinical Trials in Canada conference will provide you with the novel planning strategies, skills and tips you require to remain at the clinical trials forefront.

    
    Distinguished Faculty Includes:
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    AstraZeneca Canada Inc.   ethica Clinical Research Inc.    Health Canada
    IRB Services LMC          Endocrinology Centres            Pfizer Canada
                                                               Inc.
    St. Michael's Hospital    The Patient Recruiting Agency    Q&T Research

    Topics Covered:
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    -   Examining the latest legal, regulatory and policy developments and
        trends
    -   Obtaining informed consent from patients
    -   Gaining insight into the proper use of placebos within clinical
        trials
    -   Remaining competitive within the Canadian Market for clinical trials

    Conference Title:  Managing Legal & Business Risks in Clinical Trials in
                       Canada
    Date:              February 22 & 23, 2010
    Location:          The Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto
    Website:           http://www.canadianinstitute.com/clinicaltrials.htm
    

About The Canadian Institute

For over 20 years, The Canadian Institute's conferences, summits and executive briefings have provided the business intelligence that Canadian decision makers need to respond to challenges and opportunities both here at home, and around the world. The Canadian Institute operates as a think tank, monitoring trends and developments in all major industry sectors, in the law, and in public policy, with a view to providing information on the leading edge. Headquartered in Toronto, The Canadian Institute produces over 180 events a year, attended by thousands of senior and C-level delegates from across the country. For more information, visit www.CanadianInstitute.com.

Media passes are issued at the discretion of The Canadian Institute and must be arranged in advance. Passes require two business days to process. For media accreditation contact: Joanna Chung at tel No. 416-927-0718 Ext. 308 or [email protected].

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For further information: Joanna Chung, The Canadian Institute, [phone] Ext. 308, [email protected]