Three reasons to attend the inaugural Virginia Clinical Research Conference
On April 12 clinical research professionals from across the state will convene at the Virginia Clinical Research Conference, Virginia’s first statewide conference that is entirely focused on clinical research.
The conference, titled Engagement 2019, is focused on involving stakeholders (patients, families, communities, clinical providers, and research team members) in the planning and conduct of clinical research. Throughout the day, clinical research experts from institutions including Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia and Eastern Virginia Medical School will present on topics ranging from engaging community members in clinical research planning to engaging clinical researchers in research ethics education.
While there are countless reasons for anyone who is interested in clinical research to attend, conference organizers have narrowed it down to three key benefits:
- Discover opportunities for collaboration
At Engagement 2019, clinical research coordinators, investigators and clinicians will share perspectives, discuss best practices, and collaborate on new opportunities in clinical research. Do you have an idea for a clinical trial, but don’t have access the resources or expertise needed to get it off the ground? The key to turning your idea into action may be at the Virginia Clinical Research Conference.
- Be inspired
The conference kicks off with a keynote address by stage 4 melanoma patient T.J. Sharpe, who has undergone six surgeries and four immunotherapy treatments across two clinical trials since being diagnosed in August 2012 with melanoma tumors in multiple organs. The writer, inspirational speaker and consultant to the biopharma and clinical research industries brings a message of hope from the perspective of a patient who is on the road toward overcoming melanoma’s long odds.
- Advance your career
More than 200 people from a wide variety of touch-points in the clinical research profession are expected to attend the conference, offering numerous opportunities to network and strengthen the clinical research enterprise throughout the state. In addition to a full day of concurrent presentations, the conference includes networking breaks and research poster viewing opportunities, providing a unique opportunity for clinical research professionals from disparate backgrounds to meet, connect and collaborate on future endeavors.
Categories Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Community Engagement