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Subject: Register to the EFGCP Annual Conference 2013 & 20th Anniversary: Virtual Future: what are the ethical dimensions of using emerging technologies in clinical trials and research?, 29 & 30 January 2013 - Palais des Académies, Brussels, Belgium
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REGISTRATIONS OPEN!
Dear  Colleague,   The European Forum for Good Clinical Practice is pleased to invite you to its upcoming
Annual Conference 2013 & 20th Anniversary   Virtual Future: what are the ethical dimensions of using emerging technologies in clinical trials and research?   29 & 30 January 2013 – Palais des Académies, Brussels, Belgium
For twenty years the European Forum of Good Clinical Practice has acted as a forum to bring all parties with an interest in health care research together and debate current topics. The focus of the 2013 Annual Conference will be the ethics of emerging technologies in clinical care, trials and research.   The new digital technologies are now part of our lives, shaping and changing our health care and research. We recognise there is already a large literature on this subject but it’s clear that they raise important ethical questions that we must address. For health care professionals their use must be evidence based; for researchers they must use new methods fairly; for Ethics Committees the fear of the new must not be grounds for unwarranted hostility or even unfavourable review.   Our conference will focus on 1.       the importance of researching these interventions before implementation,  and 2.       the ethical use of these technologies in research.    It will particularly address  ·  What can these modern technologies offer health care? ·  How do patients see care using these technologies? ·  How should we research this new care? ·             What are the ethical issues around research using these new technologies and are they any different from those arising from “traditional” research? ·  How do we ensure quality in research using modern technologies? ·  How should we regulate such research when it crosses all regulatory boundaries? ·  Is care and research using modern technologies inclusive or exclusive? What is the effect for vulnerable populations What is the effect for resource poor countries?   COME AND HELP US LAY OUT ETHICAL STANDARDS IN THIS AREA AND CONTRIBUTE IDEAS
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4	POSSIBILITY OF ATTENDANCE GRANTS FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS
The European Forum for Good Clinical Practice (EFGCP) is a non-profit organisation established by and for individuals with a professional involvement in the conduct of biomedical research. Its purpose is to promote good clinical practice and encourage the practice of common, high-quality standards in all stages of biomedical research throughout Europe.
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New! Attendance grants for scientific events - ESCMID “young scientist members”   We are glad to announce that the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (ESCMID) accepted to contribute financially to our Annual Conference through Attendance Grants.   The grant covers the registration fee, but not the travel or accommodation costs. Please apply via the ESCMID website at www.escmid.org/calendar before 21 December 2012. Applicants will be informed about their acceptance by 28 December 2012.
Call for Posters During this two-day conference, opportunities will be offered to showcase projects/initiatives related to the ethics of emerging technologies in clinical care, trials and research. The poster session is organised to give the audience an opportunity to learn about which ongoing activities and interesting approaches on this topic are occurring at the moment. Should you be interested in presenting a poster, please find attached the Call for Posters Information & Application Form.
Join us to celebrate our 20th Anniversary! On this special occasion, EFGCP is pleased to welcome you in a historical venue dedicated to Sciences, Medicines, Arts and Knowledge: the Palais des Académies.
On the evening of January 29th, all delegates are invited to take part in the Annual Conference social event which is a unique occasion for networking while finding out more about some typical and cultural landmarks of the hosting city.   To celebrate its 20th Anniversary, EFGCP is delighted to invite delegates for a cocktail reception hosted by the City of Brussels at the beautiful Town Hall located on the famous Grand Place.   This will include a guided tour and will be followed by a Gala Dinner in the Grand Place area.
Should you know of someone who could be interested in this conference, please feel free to spread the information. Word of mouth is definitely the best ally! We would appreciate your contribution and support in this initiative. To become an EFGCP member and benefit directly from the discounted rate and other advantages, we invite you to check the annual membership possibilities: Individual / Institutional / Corporate. Also, to keep you updated with the EFGCP workshops and conferences or to obtain any further information, don’t hesitate to visit our website at www.efgcp.eu or contact us at the EFGCP Secretariat (T: +32 2 732 87 83 – Email: confe...@efgcp.eu). Kind regards,
The EFGCP Team Square de Meeûs - Rue de l'Industrie, 4 BE-1000 Brussels Belgium Tel:  +32.2.732 87 83 Fax: +32.2.503 31 08 Email: confe...@efgcp.eu   Website: www.efgcp.eu
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