The 6th Annual Phase I Clinical Trials Conference Day 2: Conference schedule, 15th June 2005

Time Stream A Stream B
9:00 Registration and coffee
9:30 Opening remarks from the chairs
Stream A – Biomarkers I Stream B – Biomarkers II
9:40

Evaluating Human Microdosing: results from the CREAM trial

Dr Willem Jan Drijfhout
Chief Scientific Officer, Pharma Bio Research

Showcasing Recent Work on “Wet Biomarkers”

10:20

Case Study: Biomarker Modulation in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dr Stefan Simianer
Therapeutic Area Director, Rheumatology, Boehringer Ingelheim Canada

Early Phase clinical trials: Re-evaluating the boundaries between Phase I & II

Dr Jörg Täubel
Managing Director, Richmond Pharmacology Ltd
11:00 Networking coffee break
Stream A – Imaging Stream B – Cardiac Safety
11:20

The Value of Imaging? Ensuring Return On Investment with Novel Imaging Technologies

Dr Bill Vennart
Site Head, Clinical Technology, Pfizer Global R&D

Examining the detail of the ICH E14 Step 3 Document on Cardiovascular Safety Assessment: Due April 2005

Dr Rashmi Shah
Pharmaceutical Industry Consultant, Formerly EMEA/MHRA EMEA Rapporteur
12:00

An Imaging Modality to Translate Biomarkers into Reality; fMRI

Dr Liqun Wang
Global Head, Imaging, Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Latest Considerations and Successful Approaches to the Design of a Thorough QT Study

Dr Jean-Louis Pinquier
Head, Clinical Discovery & Human Pharmacology, Sanofi-Aventis France
12:40 Lunch
14:10

Novel Technology: AstraZeneca on Hyperspectral Scanning

Dr Paul Newbold
Research Scientist, Experimental Medicine, AstraZeneca R&D

Novel Approaches to Data Analysis and Presentation for Regulatory Approval

Dr Boaz Mendzelevski
Director, Covance Central Diagnostics
14:50

Latest Advances and Applications for Positron-Emission Tomography (PET) in Specific Therapeutic Areas

Professor Bengt Langstrom Invited
Chief Scientific Officer, Imanet

The Genetic Background of Pro-Arrhythmia and Long QT Syndrome

15:30 Networking coffee break
16:00

Deciding Whether to Outsource Imaging in Early Development

Beyond the QT Interval: Broader Aspects of Cardiac Safety Compliance

Dr Borje Darpo
Vice President Late Strategy Leader, Daiichi Medical Research
16:40

Discussion session: Beyond the QT Interval: What are Industry and Regulatory Commitments to Continuing Cardiac Safety Assessment in all Necessary Forms into the Post-Approval Phase?

18:00 Closing remarks from the Chairs
18:10 End of day two


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