Event: 2nd Annual Clinical Trials ExcellenceVenue: TBD, SingaporeDates: March 3 - 4, 2008Contact: Tan Peng Pheng Telephone: +603.2723.6614 Fax: +603.2723.6699 Email: tanp@marcusevanskl.com Following the success of Clinical Trials Excellence forum 2007, Marcus Evans now hosts the 2nd Annual Clinical Trials Excellence 2008 which will further discuss the on-oing pressing issues faced in clinical operations, addressing the risks, timeline and budget constraint, whilst effectively tackling key challenges in overcoming regulatory hurdles in trials and product registration processes. This year, the operational element of trial site management, strategic partnership with CROs and SMOs, patient, talent & investigators management will also be discussed, in order to improve and optimise the overall drug development effectiveness and ROI. The 2nd Annual Clinical Trials Excellence forum will continue to analyse the pros and cons of data management outsourcing, at the same time covering how to implement and benefit from electronic data management & monitoring cost effectively. At 2nd Annual Clinical Trials Excellence 2008, best practice models will be shared by leading industrial practitioners across the region to promote practical discussion on the know-how to manage needs, variability of different countries and institutions to enhance clinical operational excellence & vigilance. Delegates have the opportunity to learn, network and benchmark against the global top pharmas and local industry leaders. Key Topics of Conference: * Improving and optimising site management and overall productivity of clinical operations * Working with limited budget to ensure on time study completion * Avoiding potential pitfalls of trials registration approval * Evaluating outsourced and in-house data management * Motivating and managing clinical project team to improve timeline and progress * Securing buy-ins and commitment from investigators * Partnering with SMOs to increase the effectiveness of trial site management * Gaining insights on future forwards of clinical trials in Asia and valuing its potential * Attracting and retaining clinical talent pool to minimise turnover in clinical studies * Exploring the feasibility of Phase I clinical trials in Asia For event brochure, please contact: Tan Peng Pheng Marcus EvansCP 21, Suite 2101, Central Plaza34 Jalan Sultan Ismail50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Telephone: +603.2723.6614 Fax: +603.2723.6699 Email: tanp@marcusevanskl.com