Title of event: HRB CRCI International Clinical Trials Day Conference 2020
Location: The Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
Date & duration: Friday 15 May 2020; 10 am-3 pm
Conference Theme: “Clinical Research in Ireland 2020”
Type of sponsorship: National Conference
Funding requested: €5,000
Objectives and purpose of the HRB CRCI International Clinical Trials Day (ICTD) conference:
1. To launch and publish a Calendar of Events which will be held across the Network over subsequent weeks to celebrate ICTD.
2. To promote clinical research in Ireland by raising its profile through the event, highlighting the importance and benefits of clinical research in health care delivery.
3. To raise public awareness of ongoing clinical research in Ireland and the benefits of participating in clinical trials.
4. To promote health research, evidence and information for patient care and health service delivery.
5. To showcase ongoing trials led by Irish Investigators and Researchers, in many cases, funded by the HRB with national and international collaborations.
6. To promote Ireland as a potential leader in clinical research internationally.
7. To highlight the HRB, DOH and HSE National Strategies for clinical research.
8. To create discussion and debate on clinical research in Ireland 2020 and beyond; what is needed to optimize Ireland’s clinical research potential and to address the key issues affecting its delivery currently. 9. To highlight the importance of current international collaboration, integration and partnership with European networks and promoting further engagement. 10. To create an opportunity for networking and future collaborations.
