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 commemmorates the work of research professionals dedicated to building knowledge, applying best practices, and promoting patient well-being. 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.
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