Conference on Clinical Research for Rare Diseases: Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions
Date: 9/5/2007 Location: Bethesda, MD Registration has opened for the Conference on Clinical Research for Rare Diseases, supported jointly by the Rare Disease Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) and the NIH. This is a one-day conference focused on the methodology of conducting clinical research in rare diseases. The target audience for this meeting includes new investigators, trainees, junior faculty, and others interested in rare disease research methodology. Speakers will include expert clinical investigators who are actively engaged in rare disease research as well as members of the biopharmaceutical industry, the FDA, and NIH. The website for the RDCRN Conference "Clinical Research for Rare Diseases" is now live and accepting registrations and applications for travel awards. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, as over-enrollment is expected. Important information
Conference attendees are encouraged to submit an abstract (please see meeting website for details on the Abstract & Poster Session). Abstracts selected by the planning committee will be invited to be displayed as a poster during the conference. Investigators working on rare diseases will provide feedback and advice during the poster session. Inquiries about the meeting should be directed to David Eckstein, Ph.D., 301-402-4336. Thank you for your continued support of rare disease research activities. Stephen C. Groft, Pharm. D.Director, Office of Rare Diseases Last Edited: 07/03/07 09:10 PM by Crystal Pariseau |