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 based in the U.S. and U.K., is a specialty patient recruitment - retention company, developing programmes for clinical trials of all sizes in countries around the globe. MediciGlobal's expertise in patient recruitment and retention ensures that biopharmaceutical and life sciences companies meet their clinical study timelines. MediciGlobal is one of few companies focused solely on patient recruitment and retention for nearly two decades. www.mediciglobal.com

For further information contact:
Lindsey Lewis
+1 484-674-6872
llewis@mediciglobal.com