SCDM Annual Conference Expands Focus to Medical Device Trials

June 14, 2010 - PRLog -- MILWAUKEE – The Society for Clinical Data Management will add medical device-specific education sessions to its 2010 conference program.

The special Device Sequence will focus on the unique challenges of data management in device trials. It includes a roundtable discussion with representatives of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Device and Radiological Health, designed to serve as a starting point for an ongoing dialogue between the device industry and the FDA.

The 2010 SCDM Annual Conference is scheduled for October 17-20 in Minneapolis, MN. As in past years, the program will also offer education sessions for CDM personnel at pharmaceutical, biotechnology and contract research companies, as well as industry vendors. Registration is now open online at http://www.scdm.org/events/fall2010/attendees/registration.asp?utm_source=release_init&utm_medium=prlog&utm_content=061410&utm_campaign=ac10_registration.

Other conference highlights include:
•   Leadership Sequence designed for the CDM executive and other leaders, topics include maintaining synergies in a globalized industry and the impact of patient-centered clinical trials on data quality.
•   Intermediate and Advanced Session Tracks to appeal to a wide range of CDM and supporting professionals.
•   Third Annual FDA-SCDM Forum, an update and question-and-answer session with U.S. regulatory authorities.
•   Debate Session exploring the future of clinical data management at sponsor organizations. Will all CDM jobs be outsourced to service providers?
•   Data Driven Innovation Award program recognizing the year’s best advances in CDM technology or service.

View the complete preliminary program online at http://www.scdm.org/events/fall2010/attendees/program/ata....

The SCDM Annual Conference is the industry’s largest education event, attracting 650 professionals in data management and related industries. The conference also features an exhibit hall filled with top industry players, including contract research organizations, technology vendors, staffing companies and more.

Members of the media interested in attending the conference should contact SCDM Communications Manager Kimberly Jahnke at kjahnke@scdm.org or 414.226.0362.

The Society for Clinical Data Management is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in clinical data management through professional development, education and certification. Established in 1994, SCDM has more than 2,600 members with an interest in advancing data management practices. For additional information, please visit www.scdm.org.

Contact: Kimberly Jahnke
414.226.0362
kjahnke@scdm.org

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The Society for Clinical Data Management is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in clinical data management through professional development, education and certification.