New York Metropolitan Chapter of ACRP

 Presents our FIRST meeting in Long Island on

What you don’t know about Investigational Drugs....

Date: Thursday, November 3^rd, 2011

Speakers:  

Lionel Lewis, MD

Professor of Medicine and of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dartmouth

Director, SYNERGY (Dartmouth Center for Clinical & Translational Science)
Medical Director, Dartmouth Clinical Trials Office

Robert B. McArthur, PharmD

Chief Operating Officer & Pharmacy Director, Columbus Hospital LTAC

Barbara Zittel, RN, PhD

Former Executive Secretary, NY State Board for Nursing    

Location: Winthrop University Hospital

                  259 First Street, Dr. Martin Spatz Conference Center

                  Mineola, NY  

Brief Program Description:

This program seeks to address researchers' challenges in using investigational pharmacies for clinical trials. The panel discussion will emphasize federal, state and institutional standards for investigational pharmacies. Presentations will provide guidance on investigational pharmacy management and advice on compliance with regulations.

Program Objectives:

1. Comprehend local and national regulations related to drug administration

2. Understand the complexity of investigational drug management

3. Identify recent investigational drug management changes that may impact your research program

4. Apply the knowledge gained in evaluating real-life investigational pharmacy scenarios to your research

Program Agenda: Registration begins at 6:00pm

6:00-7:00 PM Networking

7:00 – 8:30 PM Educational Program & Q&A

Target Audience: All clinical research professionals

Registration:  Register online at http://www.acrpnet.org/nymetro

Cost: 

Chapter Members & employees of Winthrop University Hospital (with valid Winthrop ID at registration):  No Cost

Non-members:  $25 (unless accompanied by a chapter member, then no cost).

Contact hour(s): 1.5 hours (Contact hours have been applied for through ACRP)

Contact Hour Cost:  ACRP Members:  $10, Non-members $25

Contact Hours can be purchased up to 1 week AFTER the event online at www.acrpnet.org

Directions to Winthrop University Hospital:  

Northern State Parkway

Exit 28 South (Willis Ave.) Continue on Willis for 2.5 miles. Turn right on Second St. Proceed to Hospital.

Long Island Expressway

Exit 37 South (Willis Ave.) Turn right on Second St. Proceed to Hospital

Long Island Railroad

To Mineola Station. Cross viaduct, heading north toward Second St. Turn left on Second St. Proceed to Hospital.

Southern State Parkway

Exit 19 North (Peninsula Blvd.) to S. Franklin St. Left on S. Franklin St., which becomes N. Franklin St. and then Franklin Ave. After crossing Old Country Rd., Franklin becomes Mineola Blvd. Stay on Mineola Blvd to 2nd St. Turn left on 2nd St. Proceed to Hospital.