Medical Device Clinical Trials Conference

September 18-19, 2006
Chicago, IL

Event Overview

At the recent Medical Device Clinical Trials conference that took place September 18-19 in Chicago, IL, attendees were thrilled with the opportunity to network and share best practices from within the industry. Feedback focused around a quality conference agenda highlighting the importance of bringing together clinical trials specialists from within the Medical Device industry.

Topics Addressed Included:

Creating a Unified Approach to Device Trials: On-Time Completion, Lower Cost, Regulatory Approval
Spencer Kubo
SVP, Global Medical Director
Acorn Cardiovascular

*Dr. Kubo's presentation began the conference on a sound note, with many individuals noting his excellent presentation skills and interesting content. Through providing a cohesive overview of the clinical research industry within Medical Device development, Dr. Kubo laid the foundation for this successful conference program.

Planning & Executing a Sound Global Clinical Strategy
Linda S. Alexander
CEO
Alquest
Darrell DeMello, M.B.B.S. (MD)
Chief Business Development Officer
Alquest India

*Feedback from this session was terrific, with many attendees noting the need for additional information relating to international clinical trials. Several attendees noted that both Linda Alexander and Darrell DeMello are excellent speakers, and that they are "Obviously very experienced!"

Overview of the Current Regulatory Landscape for Device Trials
John J. Talarico
VP, QA, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs
ProRhythm Inc.

*John Talarico's session provided a cohesive overview of the challenges that today's Medical Device manufacturers face as they work to complete their clinical trials on-time and within the regulatory frameworks of an evolving industry.

Best Practices in Subject Recruitment
Cassie Jacobson
Clinical Research Manager - Medical Diagnostics
3M

*Cassie Jacobson's state of the art presentation relating to the subject recruitment within device trials truly demonstrated the need for excellent documentation and project management during clinical research. The session was highly rated and provided a tremendous amount of insight for both small and large device companies.

Site Identification, Selection and Management in a Medical Device Trial
Kathy Beaver, RN
Director, Clinical Affairs Implementation
ev3

*As one of the highest ranked speakers at the Medical Device Clinical Trials conference, Kathy Beaver's presentation was not only "candid, humorous and refreshingly frank," but was also a "real world, practical approach," and very relevant to the assembled audience. Throughout the conference, Kathy provided additional insights and expertise to attendees looking for practical solutions to their clinical trial challenges.

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