Clinical Trials Week
Start Date
Tuesday May 21, 2024End Date
Friday May 24, 2024Time
12:30 pm - 1:00 pmEvent Category
Each year on May 20, Clinical Trials Day commemorates the work of research professionals dedicated to building knowledge, applying best practices, and promoting patient wellbeing. In 2024, the Vice-Principal Research Portfolio, in partnership with Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston General Hospital Research Institute, and Providence Care, will host a series of online sessions, followed by an in-person networking event.
Registration for this session is now closed.
Virtual program
- A History of Clinical Trials – Evolution of Trial Design
May 21, 2024 - 12:30 - 1:00 pm (online on Microsoft Teams)
Presenter: Chris Boot, Compliance Advisor, Queen’s VPR
- An Impromptu Voyage into the World of Clinical Trials: Lessons Learned
May 22, 2024 - 12:30 - 1:00 pm (online on Microsoft Teams)
Presenter: Emily Kasurak, Clinical Research Lead, Providence Care Hospital
- A Passionate Story of a Clinical Trial Career
May 23, 2024 - 12:30 - 1:00 pm (online on Microsoft Teams)
Presenter: Tracie Hanna, Monitoring Team Leader, Canadian Cancer Trials Group
In-person networking event
Kingston's Clinical Trials landscape
May 24, 2024 - 12:00 - 1:00 pm (in person event* at 355 King St W, rooms 136A and 136B)
* Bring your own lunch. Coffee and dessert will be served.
Presenters:
- Lisa McAvoy, Associate Director, Health Sciences Research at the Kingston General Health Research Institute.
- Ashley Theis, Associate Director, Research Compliance and Training, Vice-Principal Research Portfolio
- Emily Kasurak, Clinical Research Lead, Providence Care