FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Executives to Highlight Structured Protocol Design, Computerized Systems in Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management and Integration of Electronic Data Capture
NEW YORK, N.Y. – October 2, 2009 – Medidata Solutions (NASDAQ: MDSO), a leading global provider of hosted clinical development solutions, today announced that members of its executive team will deliver the following presentations at MAGI's Clinical Research Conference 2009 West, to be held October 4–7, 2009 in San Diego, CA and the 3rd Annual DIA Clinical Forum, to be held October 19–21, 2009 in Nice, France:
MAGI's Clinical Research Conference—2009 West
October 5th
Presentation Title: ?Pricing Patterns and Trends?
Speaker: Lori Shields, Vice President Operations
Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
3rd Annual DIA Clinical Forum
October 19th
Presentation Title: ?Structured Protocol Design and the Future of eClinical?
Speaker: Glen de Vries, President
Track 1.3, Session 1: Leading Technologies—Part One
Time: 2 p.m. CET
Presentation Title: ?MHRA Inspection: A Supplier Viewpoint of the Experience?
Speaker: Earl W. Hulihan, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Compliance
Track 2, Session 1: Risk Validation & eClinical
Time: 2 p.m. CET
October 20th
Presentation Title: ?An Overview of the Current Status of Computerized Systems in Clinical Research: Current Quality and Data Integrity Concepts Manual?
Speaker: Earl W. Hulihan, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Compliance (Session Chairperson)
Track 2, Session 3: Computerized Systems Used in Clinical Research: Best Practices
Time: 9 a.m. CET
Presentation Title: ?Inspection of an e-CRF Provider—A survivor?s story?
Speaker: Earl W. Hulihan, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Compliance
Track 2, Session 4: Audits & Inspections
Time: 11:00 a.m. CET
Co-moderator: Earl W. Hulihan
Track 2, Session 6: Cloud Computing: An Interactive Session
Time: 4:00 p.m. CET
October 21st
Presentation Title: ?Planning for Success in Post-Marketing Studies: Best Practices for Improving Site Retention and Overall Study Results Using Electronic Data Capture Systems?
Speaker: Patrick Chassaigne, Director, Late Phase Solutions
Track 1.1, Session 8: Non-Interventional Studies
Time: 11 a.m. CET
For background information about Medidata executives, please visit http://www.mdsol.com/about/team_management.htm.
About MAGI
MAGI members represent clinical research sponsors, sites and CROs. MAGI?s objective is to streamline clinical research, starting with a flexible clinical trial model agreement, a database of state and international laws and regulations that affect clinical trial agreements, and educational activities. Norman M. Goldfarb, CRCP, founder and chairman of MAGI, is organizing and chairing the Clinical Research Conference—2009 West. For more information, please visit www.magiworld.org.
About the DIA Clinical Forum
DIA?s 3rd Annual Clinical Forum hosts new and experienced colleagues in the field of clinical and safety data management, statistics, medical information, medical writing, pharmacovigilance, information technology and validation providing attendees a wide range of educational forums, discussion experiences and solution exploration. In addition to established formats like tutorials and sessions dedicated to the different areas of interest, this event provides attendees the opportunity to meet colleagues from business partner functions to discuss new ideas, interfaces and data streams. For more information, please visit www.diahome.org.
About Medidata Solutions Worldwide
Medidata Solutions (www.mdsol.com) is a leading global provider of hosted clinical development solutions that enhance the efficiency of customers’ clinical development processes and optimize their research and development investments. Medidata products and services allow customers to achieve clinical results more efficiently and effectively by streamlining the design, planning and management of key aspects of the clinical development process, including protocol development (Medidata Designer®), investigator benchmarking and budgeting (Medidata Grants Manager™), contract research organization (CRO) benchmarking and budgeting (Medidata CRO Contractor™), and the capture, management, analysis and reporting of clinical trial data (Medidata Rave®). Medidata’s diverse customer base spans pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies, academic institutions, CROs and other research organizations, and includes more than 20 of the top 25 global pharmaceutical companies.
Contact:
Susan McCarron
Lois Paul & Partners
781.782.5767
Susan_McCarron@lpp.com