Medidata Solutions to Share Industry Developments during Two Principal European Conferences
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Discussions on Trial Complexity within Multinational Trials and EDC Training Strategies on Agenda for Upcoming Conferences
NEW YORK, N.Y. – November 3, 2008 – Medidata Solutions, a leading provider of clinical trial solutions, today announced its presence at two industry leading conferences in Europe.
Partnerships in Clinical Trials 2008
November 4-7, 2008, Berlin, Germany
Session Title: “An Innovative Method for Calculating Trial Complexity and its Use in Costing Multinational Trials”
Speaker: Joshua Hartman, Manager of Data Quality, Analytics and Trial Planning
Date & Time: November 5, 2008 at 5:45 p.m.
The Partnerships in Clinical Trials conference will answer the ultimate question of clinical development: As the cost of developing drugs increases, how do clinical development partnerships need to change?
Contributing to this discussion, Joshua Hartman will deliver a presentation on the relationship between complexity of global trials and cost. Hartman will explore the calculation of costs based on complexity rather than frequency, as well as examine cost forecast through the use of a database of negotiated cost data to benchmark the costs of sponsor and CRO trials.
DMB (Data Management Biomédical) Conference
November 20, 2008, Paris, France
Session Title: “Implementing a Successful EDC Training Strategy”
Speaker: Paul MacDonald, Senior Business Consultant
Date & Time: November 20, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Implementing EDC successfully within is dependent upon many factors including an effective raining strategy that is inclusive of all personnel involved. Through his presentation, MacDonald aims to determine the factors impacting training strategy, review the training methodologies available, and provide practical assistance in selecting an appropriate methodology.
About Medidata Solutions Worldwide
Medidata Solutions (www.mdsol.com) is a leading provider of clinical trial solutions that enable the world’s most advanced life science organizations to maximize the value of their clinical research investments by putting powerful tools into researchers’ hands. A pioneer since 1999 in innovative technologies for planning and managing clinical studies – including protocol design; clinical data capture, management and reporting; and trial contracting and negotiation – Medidata Solutions and its global network of business partners address the unique needs of sponsors and sites of all sizes. With deep expertise in conducting studies across all phases and therapeutic areas, on six continents and in more than 80 countries, Medidata Solutions helps clinical researchers reduce trial cycle times, achieve early visibility to reliable clinical data, and maintain strict fiscal responsibility, while safely accelerating the process of bringing lifeenhancing treatments to market.
Contact:
Susan McCarron
Lois Paul & Partners
781.782.5767
Susan_McCarron@lpp.com