2019 Portland Clinical Research Professional Conference
PORTLAND CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE
LOCATION: OHSU Auditorium. 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR, 97239.
DATE: May 15, 2019
TIME: 8.00AM TO 5:00PM - followed by Happy Hour
BACKGROUND
NWABR, the Oregon Health and Sciences University, the Oregon Chapter of SOCRA and the Pacific Northwest Chapter of ACRP invite you to attend an inaugural Clinical Research Professional Conference in Portland OR. This CRP conference will be a key component of OHSU's Research Week.
This conference is designed for clinical research professionals who have the role of ensuring the ongoing integrity of research within their institutions.
The draft program for this conference is set out below. Timing of each presentation is currently being finalized with speakers so the final program may be further updated:
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8:00am |
Registration and Light Breakfast |
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8:30 to 9:00am |
Welcome Remarks – Ken Gordon (NWABR), Eric Smith (OHSU), Rebeka McBride (PNWACRP), and OHSU VIP |
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9:00 to 10:00am |
Opening Plenary – Dr. Vinay Prasad (OHSU) |
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10:00am |
Break |
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10:30 am to Noon
Ted Talk Style Panels followed by Q & A |
Regulatory Session 1. Kindra Cooper (Advarra) 2. Bert Wilkins (WIRB) 3. Kathryn Schuff (OHSU)
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Basics of Clinical Research Session – Morning 1. Rebeka McBride (PNWACRP) 2. Bridget Adams (OHSU) 3. Jennifer J. Cory Doeschot (Stanford) |
Specialized topics in Clinical Research 1. Andrew Watson (OHSU) 2. Crystal Miller (BIOTRONIK) 3. Amy Culley (BIOTRONIK) |
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Noon to 1:00pm |
Lunch Break (Provided) Sponsor tables in Meeting Hall, CRU Update in Auditorium |
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1:00 to 2:00pm |
Afternoon Plenary – Doug B. Pham, Pharm.D., J.D. (FDA) |
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2.00pm |
Break |
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2:30 to 3:45pm
Ted Talk Style Panels followed by Q & A |
Effective Subject Recruitment and Retention 1. Meredith Zauflik (OHSU) 2. Rochelle Williams-Belizaire (OHSU) 2. Ken Gordon (NWABR) |
Basics of Clinical Research Session – Afternoon Award/Operations 1. Melanie Hawkins (OHSU) 2. John Hicks (OHSU) 3. Speaker from Advarra |
Administrative Support Systems in Clinical Research 1. Jordan Tapley (Florence Health Care). 2. Brian Farrell (Complion) 3. Mandy Terrill (OHSU) |
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3:45pm |
Break |
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4:00 to 5:00pm |
Closing Plenary – Jennifer J. Cory Doeschot (Stanford) The Future of Clinical Research |
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5.00pm to 7:00pm |
Happy Hour Sponsored by Florence Health Care |
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Venue
The conference will be hosted in the OHSU Auditorium, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR, 97239. Please note this is the formal address for the OHSU site. A pdf map with the Auditorium highlighted can be downloaded here. General transportation and parking directions can be found here (this includes the option to purchase parking in advance.
CE Credits
Based on past conferences we anticipate that attendance at this event will be approved for:
- approximately 6.5 contact hours of clinical research-related education on applications for Maintenance of ACRP’s CCRC®, CCRA®, CPI® or ACRP-CP® certification designations.
- approximately 4 hours of CIP CE credits.
The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA - www.SOCRA.org) accepts documentation of candidate participation in continuing education programs for recertification if the program is applicable to clinical research regulations, operations or management, or to the candidate’s clinical research therapeutic area. This program offers 6 hours of CE credit.
Please note: the ACRP CEUs are free for members of ACRP, however there is a $50 processing fee for non-members.
Lunch and Refreshments
Light breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided. There will also be a hosted happy hour.
Registration
To assist with planning early registration is encouraged.
Costs: The cost for this one-day conference is $90 for NWABR, OHSU, ACRP and SOCRA members/staff and $120 for non-members. This fee covers lunch, refreshments, a conference pack, slides and other background materials.
It is noted that the first 100 staff members of OHSU were able to register for a heavily discounted rate ($10). These 100 discounted seats have been claimed and subsequent OHSU registrants will need to access the $90 rate. We wish to acknowledge the generous support from PhRMA that has allowed for the subsidized registration fees for OHSU staff.
Accommodation
We are recommending that people use the Hyatt House, 921 SW Sixth Ave, Portland OR for their conference accommodation. This Hotel is fairly accessible to the conference venue. You can find out more information about the hotel at: Hyatthouseportlanddowntown.com. To book please call Kaylyn McClaflin (971-274-7115) and she will honor a special small group rate of $189 plus taxes. You call also email Kaylyn after office hours at: kaylyn.mcclaflin@hyatt.com.
OTHER INFORMATION AND MEMBER DISCOUNTS FOR THE CONFERENCE
Vendors, staff of NWABR member organizations and ACRP members receive significant conference discounts. Please contact Ken Gordon (206 957-3337) for discount codes. You can also email Ken at executivedirector@nwabr.org.
For more information about this conference or if you are interested in being a speaker, vendor or sponsor at the conference please also contact Ken Gordon.
This conference is made possible by the member organizations of NWABR who provide the seed capital for the planning of these educational opportunities. Please visit the member page to find out more about each of these amazing organizations.
This conference is also made possible by the additional sponsorship provided by the following partners:
