MediciGlobal Chairs International Patient Recruitment-Retention Conference in Vienna, October 2009

Industry executives from biopharmaceutical companies, CROs and academia will convene in Vienna, to discuss the latest trends and case studies in patient recruitment and retention for clinical trials.

Philadelphia, US & London, UK: Clinical Trials Forum, Europe 2009 will be held on October 8 - 9th: It’s one of the most critical challenges in the clinical trials process. It is the largest cause of study delays. This conference is presenting an international perspective on improving clinical trial performance through patient recruitment and retention.

This conference will explore emerging trends, the integration of new approaches and new technologies while provide attendees with an opportunity to network with industry colleagues. Confirmed speakers include: Claus Mark Nielsen; Novo Nordisk, Dr.Guido Wuerth; Baxter, Dr. Wolfgang Eglmeier; Grunenthal, Ilya de Schepper; AstraZeneca, Yvonne Ulrich; Novartis.

Topics will include:
•Understanding key issues regarding patient recruitment and retention
•Leveraging innovative methods to recruit and retain patients
•Improving communication between sponsor, investigator and patient
•Developing effective site selection strategies
•Overcoming recruitment challenges of pediatric clinical trials

Conference chair, Liz Moench, President and CEO of MediciGlobal will also present at the conference. Her presentation will focus on: Global Patient Recruitment: Speed to Launch While Going Glocal. She will discuss examples of and technologies for achieving rapid recruitment launch with a focus on speed, tracking, control and cost containment, global recruitment planning with local implementation – the “Glocal” approach to patient recruitment, and decentralized customization of recruitment programmes within a strict legal, regulatory and compliance framework.

The conference is designed by the Jacob Fleming company specifically for industry executives with responsibility for: Directors of: Patient Recruitment, Patient Retention, Site Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Clinical Outsourcing, Sourcing Strategies, Contract Outsourcing, Clinical Trials, Clinical Marketing, Clinical Strategy, Clinical Project Management, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Site Management, Clinical Research Associates.

Executives interested in attending this conference are encouraged to e-mail:

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About MediciGlobal
MediciGlobal is in the business of making a meaningful difference to patient health—by identifying and engaging patients for clinical trials, and by building deep and lasting connections with our many stakeholders. Our clinical trial recruitment practices are guided by global standards and by our concern for the lives of the patients who put their trust in us. We’re also making certain that those who participate in these trials fully understand what clinical trial participation means, and that their participation is guarded by strict privacy policies. MediciGlobal meets BBB OnLine® and WBENC accreditation standards and is certified as a Safe Harbor company. Visit www.mediciglobal.com and follow the company on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MediciGlobal. www.mediciglobal.com

For further information contact:
Alicia Carango
+1 484-674-6855
acarango@MediciGlobal.com