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ONLINE REGISTRATION www.nzacres2015.org.nz NZACRes 2015CONFERENCE 2021 AUGUST 2015 THE HERITAGE HOTEL AUC KLAND , N E W Z E AL AND TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE 11 www.nzacres2015.org.nz CONFERENCE ORGANISER — / Donna Clapham CONFERENCE AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT PO Box 90641, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, New Zealand t: +64 9 917 3653 / e: [email protected] / w: www.w4u.co.nz Invitation to attend ORGANISING COMMITTEE — Kevin Sheehy Associate, Health Lead, Navigator Ltd - NZACRes President & 2015 Convenor Maria Carney Research Administrator, Oncology & Haematology Clinical Trials Units, Canterbury Regional Cancer & Haematology Service, Christchurch Hospital Rebecca Coombes Research & Development Manager, Canterbury DHB & University of Otago, Christchurch Murray Farnsworth Clinical Trials Business Consulting (CTBC) Matt Kepple Director, Primorus Clinical Trials Julian Abeysundera Clinical Operations Manager, Novotech NZACRES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2015 — The NZACRes 2015 Executive Committee invites you to attend our annual conference. The New Zealand Association of Clinical Research use in local research and this year we are launching the (NZACRes) represents clinical researchers across New standardised Clinical Trial Research Agreement (sCTRA) Zealand in enhancing the environment for research here for Collaborative Research Groups. We hope that this and supports better delivery of high quality research for will streamline the setting up of collaborative research participants. groups and there will be a session on this presented at the conference. Last year our tenth anniversary looked back at the progress made in local research, this year the focus is on We are putting together an influential and informative the future and how to ensure our research networks are group of speakers to ensure this year’s conference delivers optimally connected and highly skilled for what research on what people have come to expect from the premier looks in the future. clinical research conference in New Zealand. The NZACRes membership represents the largest Our venue this year will again be the beautiful Heritage independent group of researchers from across New Hotel Auckland. Zealand and we intend to continue advocating for what the research community needs to thrive. One of the We welcome you to the conference to update your many ways that NZACRes adds value to the research connections and share in the latest knowledge and community is by generating standard documents for expertise. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Silver Sponsor Supporting Sponsor New Zealand Association of Clinical Research 2 Benefits of attending Benefits of Attending Improve Your Performance in the Conduct of Clinical Trials The NZACRes Annual Conference & Exhibition is uniquely focused on supporting the professional growth and development of individuals involved in clinical trials in New Zealand through education, exchange, and peer-to- peer engagement. Our conference includes opportunities such as: • Educational Sessions uniquely tailored to professionals conducting clinical trials • Networking Opportunities for peer-to-peer exchange and engagement • Access to speaker presentations post conference (subject to speaker approval) for continuing education • Make lasting connections with our industry Association The opportunity to learn new skills and to stay up to date with trends and changes affecting the clinical research industry are key reasons NZACRes Members and others attend the NZACRes Annual Conference & Exhibition. The opportunity to spend quality time with other members helps build community, a sense of purpose and a network of colleagues to lean on for professional support. CRITICAL DATES — Who will be there? Call for Abstracts Live Estimated number of delegates: 180 - 220 Monday 13 April 2015 • Investigators, Study Coordinators, Physicians, Registration Live Clinical Research Nurses, University and Monday 27 April 2015 Hospital based research personnel Abstract Submission Close-off • Clinical Research Managers, Clinical Research Monday 8 June 2015 Associates, Regulatory Specialists and personnel Earlybird Registration Deadline from research institutes Monday 29 June 2015 • Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device Accommodation Deadline research personnel Monday 20 July 2015 • Pharmacists and Laboratory personnel Cancellation Deadline • Health Economists, Biostatisticians and Data Managers Monday 20 July 2015 • Medical Writers and Industry Consultants Online Registration Deadline Monday 17 August 2015 NZACRes is a non-profit scientific educational organisation. It is run by an elected team of volunteer officers from amongst its members. 3 Register online at www.nzacres2015.org.nz Our Programme New Zealand Association of Clinical Research 4 Keynote Speakers Dr Elliott C. Kulakowski PHD, MBA Dr Elliott Kulakowski, has over 30 years of experience in research and research management. In positions of increasing responsibility, he has worked for the federal government, Carnegie Research Intensive Universities, and directed research activities at internationally recognized universities and academic medical centers. Dr Kulakowski’s primary focus in research management is benchmarking, performance management and building research programs while serving at the interface between research and its management. In particular, he is involved in strategic planning for the growth of CEO, Society of Research research, reviewing research operations, benchmarking, establishing clinical trials research programs, Administrators International, working with governmental agencies and legislatures on support of research funding, developing Virginia, USA institutional policies, procedures and regulatory compliance programs, overseeing technology transfer operations, establishing spin-out companies from university technologies and conducting related training. Dr Kulakowski began his professional career at the NIH where he served as a researcher, program administrator and Senior Scientific Advisor for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. He subsequently moved to academia where he assumed positions as Associate Vice Provost for Health Sciences Research Development, Director of a State Sponsored Centers of Excellence, directed programs related to technology development and economic impact, established clinical trials research units, and headed up university based spin out companies. He received funding from the NIH, various non-profit funders, and foundations. Dr Kulakowski is a past president of SRA International. He also is recipient of the Excellence Award, Herbert Chermside Award and is a member of the Distinguished Faculty. He is an invited speaker at international meetings and publishes on issues of research management. Dr Kulakowski is co-author of the book “Research Administration and Management,” the first such book in nearly 25 years. He also appeared on a PBS special about biomedical research ethics and participated in nationally televised satellite conferences on research issues. Dr Kulakowski has a BS in Biology, MS in Medical Biology, PhD in Biochemistry and MBA. Pramod K. Gaur Pramod Gaur is a TeleHealth Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Adjunct Professor at Pace University. Most recently, Dr Gaur was responsible for the enterprise level coordination of TeleHealth at UnitedHealth Group for the continuum of care delivery. Prior to that, he was the founding President and CEO of two TeleHealth companies (Viterion and Healthanywhere). Dr Gaur’s activities as an industry advocate include demonstrations to the US Presidential Advisor, US Congress, The White House Conference on Aging and to International Delegates at the United Nations. Dr Gaur has served the American PhD, Adjunct Professor, Pace Telemedicine Association (ATA) in various capacities since 2003. He was inducted to the 2013 ATA Class of University, Seidenberg School of Fellows and is currently serving as Vice Chair of ATA mHealth SIG. Dr Gaur received his doctoral degree CS & IS, White Plains, NY, USA from the University of Kansas and received his postdoctoral training at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin and the University of Maryland, School of Medicine located in Baltimore, Maryland. http://csis.pace.edu/~pgaur/ http://www.pace.edu/seidenberg/corporate/executive-seminars Mark Hochman Mark Hochman gained a PhD in science (geology) in 1991 and has been in research management for more than 25 years including a period of 20 years as Director of the Research and Innovation Services Office at the University of South Australia. He is a foundation member of the Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS) and served on the ARMS executive for six years, including a period as President in 2007/2008. He has served on the Board of SRA International including a two year period as president of the International Section. He is currently co-Chair of SRA’s Education and Professional Senior Advisor in Research Development Committee and chairs SRA’s Governance Sub-committee. Mark currently works part- Policy and Strategy, University of time at the University of Tasmania as a Senior Advisor in Research Policy and Strategy and consults Tasmania, Australia in research management and strategy for the remainder of his time. As a consultant he has been Program Manager overseeing development of an accreditation program for ARMS which provides the foundation level learning and skills for those who are new in the research management profession. He also acted as Program Manager for a 2012 national pilot program in Australia examining