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The Changing Landscape of Clinical Trials

Behind every therapeutic breakthrough are clinical research professionals who are driven by a powerful purpose: advancing treatments that transform patient lives. ³ÉÈË´óƬ, Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Providence Care are grateful that so many investigators, coordinators, and trialists call these institutions their home. Clinical Trials Day, held on May 20 each year, gives us an opportunity to recognize and celebrate them and their accomplishments.

Please join us for a virtual event discussing the Changing Landscape of Clinical Trials. Speakers representing the key parties in clinical trials – sponsors, ethics boards, investigators, coordinators, and participants – will present their perspectives on this theme.  A panel discussion will follow.  

The Vice-Principal Research Portfolio is hosting a virtual Horizon Europe Information session on Wednesday, April 30 at 9-11 am. Please join Nancy Ross (Vice-Principal Research) and Karen Samis (Director, Grants and Research Operations) for an information session that will include brief overviews of Horizon Europe and Pillar II, as well as background information on Canada’s eligibility under Pillar II.

Participants are encouraged to review the most recent draft versions of the in advance of the sessions and familiarize themselves with the proposed calls for each cluster.

While these events are open to everyone, they are targeted to faculty members with an established program of tri-agency funded research and an existing international network.

If you have any questions, please contact Bronwyn Jaques:  b.jaques@queensu.ca

This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the ethics application submission process, highlighting key steps, best practices, and essential resources available to support researchers and applicants. It will emphasize the importance of ethical considerations in research, ensuring adherence to   (TCPS2) guidelines. Participants will gain insights into why specific information is required during the submission process, how to navigate common challenges, and how to streamline their applications for a smoother approval experience.

Presenter:

• Meera Sidhu - Associate Director of Research Ethics

Join Queen’s Partnerships and Innovation (QPI) for an information session on services available to researchers. Learn how QPI can support your research through invention disclosures, intellectual property advice, as well as industry partnerships and commercialization strategies.

Presenter:

• Jason Hendry - Partnerships Development Officer (QPI) 

Join a free, annual science festival for Southeastern Ontario families hosted by ³ÉÈË´óƬ Vice-Principal Research Portfolio.

Faculty members, staff and students, together with community partners, will provide our visitors with hands-on demonstrations, awe-inspiring exhibits and fun experiments to inspire the next generation. Don't miss the Chemistry Magic Show and other stage shows! If your family prefers to explore activities in a quieter environment, make sure to visit the Sensory Friendly Science Zone.

This year's theme will be WONDER, and we'll have booths featuring topics ranging from wildlife conservation to robotics and neuroscience. Join us on May 10, 2025, at the Slush Puppie Place and on The Tragically Hip Way.

Visit the Science Rendezvous Kingston page to learn more