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Thursday 24 August 2023 - Pre-Conference Workshops & Sessions

9.00am-10.00am Registration & Exhibition Open
                                ​Arrival Tea & Coffee, Light Morning Tea
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10.00am-12.00pm
Senior Leadership Round Table
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A chance for leaders from across the sector to meet and discuss opportunities and challenges for clinical trials in New Zealand. We welcome leaders from all government health agencies including public hospital sites, pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, CROs, academia to express their interest in attending session during the registration process. This session is by invitation only and expressions of interest will be approved by the conference convenor.
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Study Start Up Activities / HDEC Submissions
If you are going to the SSU Workshop please complete the registration process by 9.45am and ready to be seated by a 10am start!

This workshop will involve navigating through the study start up process with an emphasis on HDEC related activities, including PISCF and Data & Tissue Management Plan construction. The session will be interactive and is designed to not only provide foundational skills, but also build on existing knowledge and improve overall understanding. 
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Olivia Lester, Clinical Operations Partner, Roche Products (NZ)

Robyn Minns, Advisor - Ethics, Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health

Courtney Parnell, Advisor - Ethics, Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health​
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​Courtney Rowse, Start Up Team Lead, New Zealand Clinical Research​
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Investigators: Interactive Workshop 

This live interactive session will explore important key challenges for new and experienced investigators, in clinical, commercial and academic research settings.  The session will navigate changes to clinical trials in a post-pandemic world, and the important role investigators play in patient safety and data quality and will share real-life examples from across the sector.

The workshop session will include a live Q&A session where you’ll get a chance to directly engage with our speakers. 

​The session promises to be engaging and entertaining and leave you eager to learn more. Attendees will also gain access to an exclusive conference offer. Places are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-in basis. 


Dr Ruth Semprini, Senior Clinical Research Fellow, MRINZ  (30 mins)
  • Commercial Influences on research  
  • Recruitment – navigating patient relationships  
 
Professor Ian Kerridge, Professor of Bioethics & Medicine, University of Sydney; Haematologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Physician, Royal North Shore Hospital; Director of PRAXIS Australia (60 mins)
  • Consent, understanding and misconceptions 
  • Post-pandemic research  
  • AI in research  
 
Facilitated Question Time (20 mins)
  • Engaging audience participation and questions from attendees 

Facilitated by: 
Sally Armstrong, CEO, PRAXIS Australia 

Assisted by: 
Melinda Goldman, Senior Projects Manager, PRAXIS Australia
Katie Rice Borroz, Clinical Research Services Manager, Liggins Institute

Thursday 24 August 2023 - NZACRes Conference

12.00pm-1.00pm Registration & Exhibition Open, Light Lunch, Tea & Coffee
 
1.00pm-1.10pm OPENING KARAKIA & MIHI
Tom Irvine, CEO, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei 

1.10pm-1.20pm WELCOME ~ OPENING ADDRESS
Meghan McIlwain, President, NZACRes

1.20pm-1.40pm Enhancing Aotearoa NZ Clinical Trials Report                                                                                                      Chair: Marina Dzhelali  
Professor Frank Bloomfield, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) for the University of Auckland, NZ
 
1.40pm-2.00pm Research and Clinical Trials in New Zealand
Dr Ian Town, Chief Science Advisor, Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health, NZ

2.00pm-2.20pm The Role of Te Whatu Ora
Dr Robyn Whittaker, Director Evidence, Research & Clinical Trials, Te Whatu Ora, NZ

2.20pm-2.40pm Panel Discussion
Frank Bloomfield, Ian Town, Robyn Whittaker

Concurrent 1
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2.40pm-3.30pm Wellness
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2.40pm-3.30pm Speed Networking
Adelie Tan - Session Moderator
In order to help everyone reconnect at this year‘s conference we are hosting a speed networking session. You’ll be paired up with other attendees for 3-minute slots. When the bell rings, it’s time to switch and talk to your next conversation partner. Please ensure you bring your business cards with you!

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3.30pm-4.00pm Afternoon Tea and Industry Exhibition​

Concurrent 1                                                                  Chair: Charlie Stratton
​4.00pm-4.30pm The Future of Research Ethics Review
Nic Aagaard, Manager of Ethics, Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health​
Elizabeth Bohm, Principal Advisor, Ethics, Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health

4.30pm-5.00pm Decentralized Clinical Trials
Dr Michelle Wilson, Oncologist, Service Clinical Director for Cancer and Blood Research, Auckland Hospital
Dr Nicky Lawrence, Medical Oncologist, Te Toka Tumai Auckland

5.00pm-5.30pm Operational Excellence and Quality – A Site Perspective
Karen Carter, Research Operations Manager, Aotearoa Clinical Trials
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Concurrent 2                                                                 Chair: Ruth Lucas
4.00pm-4.30pm The Therapeutic Products Act and the Road to 2026
Tim Vines, Manager, Therapeutics, Manatū Hauora, The Ministry of Health​

4.30pm-5.00pm Commercial Clinical Research in Aotearoa - At a Crossroads?
Tanya Baker, Science and Technical Advisor, Medicines New Zealand​

​5.00pm-5.30pm Privacy
Elizabeth Bohm, Principal Advisor, Ethics, Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health


5.30pm-6.30pm Welcome Reception 
7.00pm-11.00pm Conference Dinner, Top of the Town, The Pullman Hotel
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