You May Not Know What You Don't Know About Managing Your Trials-Thursday, February 5th, 2009,1:00pm –2:00pm EST
Many institutions cobble together bits and pieces of the workflow solution themselves, for example, using Outlook for scheduling, a series of Excel workbooks for tracking and so on. Many have developed a "home-grown" system in an often futile attempt to use the "free" IT resources already deployed within the hospital to help bring a semblance of order to the otherwise chaotic task of managing the operational aspects of clinical trials. Join us for this complimentary online webinar.http://xtalks.com/xto316biooptronics.ashx

Application and Optimization of Existing and Emerging Biotechnologies, ABRF 2009 - February 7-10, 2009, Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis, Tennessee
Application and Optimization of Existing and Emerging Biotechnologies, The 14th Annual Meeting of the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities will present the latest developments in life sciences technologies punctuated with engaging scientific sessions, technical workshops, poster sessions and industry exposition. www.abrf2009.org

36th Annual Postgraduate Course in Clinical Pharmacology, Drug Development, & Regulation, February 9-13, 2009 * Boston, MA

The World Health Care Congress 2nd Annual Leadership Summit on Consumer Connectivity & Web Empowerment | February 23 – 24, 2009 | Carlsbad, CA
This Summit offers compelling strategies for today's providers and insurers to revolutionize healthcare through the integration and adoption of today's emerging and, at times, disruptive technologies. www.worldcongress.com/connectivity.

BIO IT Coalition's 8th annual Conference: Will Biotechnology/IT Save the World? The Revolutionary P4 Medicine Approach to Medicine, April 22, 2009, Carnegie Institution, Washington, DC
Keynoter Dr. Leroy Hood will address transformative technologies taking medicine from its currently reactive state to a personalized, predictive, preventive and participatory (P4) mode. http://www.bioitcoalition.org/events.annual09.html

Visit HP’s Extreme Storage Knowledge Center
To find informative, complimentary case studies, white papers, videos, product information and more. You will learn about: the challenges of unstructured storage and how to manage both cost-effectively and efficiently; case studies of data storage challenges that translate across pharmaceutical and biotech companies today; systems that manage vast amounts of data with simple deployment, unified management, and extreme scalability at an exceptionally low price; viable solutions for life sciences data management and growing storage demands. You may also take our virtual product tour and see the storage unit from inside out.

CHI Events

Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference 2009 , February 24-27, 2009 • San Francisco, CA
As the need for new technologies, improved strategies and competitive intelligence becomes ever more acute, CHI’s flagship event, the Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference provides the breadth and depth of information critical to your organization’s success. The 2009 event includes ELEVEN parallel tracks that provide compelling and in-depth insight into the future of molecular medicine. These tracks add up to an indispensable conference for professionals grappling with the challenges of delivering 21st century medicine. For 16 years, CHI’s Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference has tracked the growth, the challenges and opportunities in this space. Molecular medicine can solve the looming healthcare crisis and increase productivity and success in Pharma and Biotech. The 2009 event promises to be the most critical and successful event yet. http://www.tri-conference.com/

Adopting Integrated R&D Informatics Systems, February 25-27, 2009, San Francisco, CA
Presentations from Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies will discuss their individual approach to integrating data across silos, projects, sites, and CROs. They will each describe how they are choosing their integration points and integration platforms, how much they are leveraging vendor solutions or in-house built platforms. The actual value of data integration and its impact on overall productivity will be examined in detail. The event is Track 9 at CHI’s Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference. http://www.tri-conference.com/09_ird.asp

Electronic Data in Clinical Trials – March 11-12, 2009 – Miami, FL
There are a variety of electronic systems that are now available to make the conduct of clinical trials more efficient. These systems include, but are by no means limited to, interactive voice response systems, clinical trial management systems, and electronic data capture systems. How should these systems integrate, which off the shelf software is the best? What are the common problems with implementation of these systems and how do you resolve them? This inaugural conference is being organized to address these issues. www.healthtech.com/EDC/overview.aspx

PEGS: The Essential Protein Engineering Summit, Westin Copley Place | Boston,MA ~ April 6-10, 2009
The 2009 PEGS Summit includes comprehensive coverage of topics that take you from discovery to market, showcasing the newest approaches and technologies in the field to enable the next generation of biologic drugs. PEGS is the largest forum focused entirely on protein engineering science to help you solve problems that you face today, and choose a pathway forward for tomorrow. For more information, please visit: www.PEGSummit.com

Bio-IT World Conference & Expo - April 27-29, 2009 • Boston, MA
Since its debut in 2002, the annual Bio-IT World Conference & Expo has established itself as a premier event showcasing the myriad applications of IT and informatics to biomedical research and the drug discovery enterprise. The 2009 program will feature best practice case studies and joint partner presentations relevant to the technologies, research, and regulatory issues of life science, pharmaceutical, clinical and IT professionals. http://www.bio-itworldexpo.com/

Barnett Educational Services

Live Barnett Seminars

Introduction to Clinical Data Management - January 28-29, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

The CRA Manager - January 28-29, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

Medical Device GCP Overview - January 28-29, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

Clinical Project Management: Intermediate - February 9-10, 2009 • San Diego, CA

Medical Device Approval Process - February 9-10, 2009 • San Diego, CA

Facilitation Skills for Clinical Research Team Members - February 9, 2009 • San Diego, CA

Auditing Techniques for Clinical Research Professionals - February 16-17, 2009 • San Diego, CA

Report Writing for CRAs - February 16-17, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

Statistical Concepts for Non-Statisticians - February 16-17, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

Clinical Trials for Medical Devices: Design & Development - February 16-17, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

Comprehensive CRC Training - February 16-17, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

Working with CROs - February 16-17, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

Monitoring Clinical Drug Studies: Advanced - February 16-17, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

Mastering Cost Management for Global Clinical Trials - February 18-19, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

Study Site Start-Up: Opening and Managing a Successful Clinical Research Site - February 18-19, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

Managing and Conducting Global Clinical Trials - February 18-19, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

Comprehensive Monitoring for Medical Devices - February 18-20, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

CRA & CRC Beginner - February 18-20, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

Adverse Events: Managing and Reporting for Pharmaceuticals - February 23-24, 2009 • San Diego, CA

Global GCP Monitoring: Domestic and International Compliance - February 23-24, 2009 • San Diego, CA

GMP for Pharmaceuticals: Basic Approaches for Understanding and Compliance - February 23-24, 2009 • San Diego, CA

Monitoring Clinical Drug Studies: Beginner - February 23-25, 2009 • San Diego, CA

Advanced Good Clinical Practice: Practical Application and Implementation - February 23-24, 2009 • San Diego, CA

Pharmacokinetics - February 26-27, 2009 • Philadelphia, PA

Drug Development and FDA Regulations - February 26-27, 2009• Philadelphia, PA

Interactive Web Seminars

Adverse Event Monitoring for CRAs - January 28, 2009

CRA Facilitator Training - January 29, 2009

Essential Documentation in Clinical Trials at Research Sites - January 30, 2009

Use of Note to Files in Clinical Trial Essential Documentation - February 2, 2009

Monitoring Phase I Clinical Trials - February 3, 2009

10-Week CRA & CRC Beginner Program - February 4, 2009

Supervisory Responsibilities of Investigators: Understanding FDAs Guidance - February 4, 2009

Subject Recruitment for Clinical Research Sites - February 5, 2009

Surviving FDA Site Inspections: Best Practices for Site Personnel - February 6, 2009

Recent Trends in Noncompliance - February 9, 2009

Examine Approaches for Investigator Initiated Trials - February 10, 2009

HIPAA #1 Team Training - February 11, 2009

ADVANCED HIPAA: Myths and Current Best Practices in Clinical Research - February 12, 2009

Managing CRAs to Improve Performance and Study Outcomes - February 13, 2009

Examining the Impact of the eCTD on the Regulatory Submissions Process - February 17, 2009

Site Relationship Management: Principles and Practical Considerations for Productive Sponsor Site Relationships - February 18, 2009

Good Clinical Practice: Practical Application and Implementation - February 19, 2009

Monitoring Reports: 10 Rules of Effective Report Writing - February 20, 2009

Auditing Clinical Research Sites - February 23, 2009

Informed Consent Content & Process Requirements - February 24, 2009

Key Components of a Successful Study Site Start-up - February 25, 2009

Approaches to Address Challenges in Vendor Management - February 26, 2009

Root Cause Analysis: Applying the Concept for Better Study Compliance Management - February 27, 2009