12th annual Paediatric Clinical Trials
March 19 - 20, 2018 - London UKSMi Group
kwilliams@smi-online.co.uk
Phone:02078276012
Clinical trials in paediatric populations still pose several challenges and often many studies remain un- published. 10 years on from the introduction of EU Paediatric Investigation Plans (PIPs) there are still many lessons to be learned about the planning and execution of trials which should be tailored around the needs of children. Recent advancements in immuno-oncology research has led to an increase in clinical trials to treat cancer in children and adolescents. Greater emphasis has also been placed on pain-free administration of drugs in the bid to increase vaccination uptake and access to medicines. Join us as we discuss current clinical trials and the innovative digital technology being used to improve clinical recruitment and retention as well as improve the quality of data being collected. leading industry experts will be looking at how to work within regulations and foster the involvement of young people in their care. We will also be looking at the planning and executing a paediatric clinical trial and the ways this can vary according to region. We will be exploring the complexities of paediatric drug formulation and helping you determine clinical endpoints. Reasons to attend Paediatric Clinical Trials 2018 . Regulatory keynote from the MHRA - The UK's Early Access to Medicines Scheme (EAMS) and how this scheme benefits paediatric patients . Hear from Amgen and Roche as they give exclusive case studies on new approaches to recruitment, retention, and clinical trial design for rare diseases . Pfizer and Barcelona Children's Hospital will be exploring how advancements in technology are facilitating improved clinical trials and data collection for paediatric drug development . AstraZeneca will be reviewing and discussing paediatric clinical trial Legislation in the EU and US . Discover how to optimise your approach to clinical success through global collaboration being discussed by Takeda