Clinical Trials Week

Start Date

Tuesday May 21, 2024

End Date

Friday May 24, 2024

Time

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Event 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