Sep 9, 2024 | Education, N2 News
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of a new N2 Education course titled “Cultural Competency Skills in Clinical Research.” This course is specifically designed to offer in-depth training on understanding and effectively addressing cultural complexities within the realm of clinical research. We can’t wait to share more details about the official launch date very soon on the Cultural Competency Skills in Clinical Research!
We want to express our deep appreciation to all the volunteers who generously devoted their time and expertise to contribute to developing this vital course. Their input has been instrumental in creating a thorough and meaningful learning opportunity for all participants.
Explore a wide range of N2 Educational courses! These courses are available through membership or as an independent learners. Engage with the N2 community and join the N2 Community Hub on the Circle platform. On the N2 Community Hub you can participate in discussions about the latest N2 news and events in the Canadian clinical research landscape.
Sep 4, 2024 | N2 Committees, N2 News, SOPs
In 2008, N2 launched Version 1 of the Clinical Research Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Since then, the Clinical Research SOP Committee has thoroughly reviewed these SOPs every two years to ensure they align with the latest regulatory requirements and meet the evolving needs of N2 members. This work is crucial for the success of Canada’s clinical research enterprise and, thus, for expanding research opportunities for potential participants.
Sixteen years since Version 1 launched, our work on Version 11 is about to start! The Clinical Research SOP Committee Chair, Stephen Sundquist, invites expressions of interest from potential new Committee members. We are actively accepting applications from individuals willing to support the Committee in reviewing these SOPs. The selection process will consider current Committee membership and Terms of Reference requirements for diverse representation of clinical research expertise, geographic regions and other factors.
Joining the Clinical Research SOP Committee offers several benefits:
- Opportunity to step into an influential rolecontributing to advancing clinical research in Canada
- Boost your professional profile
- Forge new connections and network with colleagues at the forefront of clinical research
What is the time commitment?
- The Committee virtually meets approximately monthly during the SOP revision period between Septemberand March
- After the revised SOPs are released, the Committee meets on an ad hoc basis, typically twice a year, to review N2 member feedback and conduct additional business to fulfill its mandate
How do I apply to the N2 Clinical Research SOP Committee?
Aug 21, 2024 | Health Canada, N2 News
Health Canada has launched a consultation on its draft guidance document to explain the regulatory requirements for expanded access clinical trials, as they are currently set out in the Food and Drug Regulations, Division 5. Expanded access clinical trials are a type of clinical trial that provides access to investigational drugs that have the potential to treat people living with medical conditions who:
- do not qualify for other clinical trials or
- are not able to participate in one
Please find all information on this consultation at: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/programs/consultation-draft-guidance-expanded-access-clinical-trials.html. The consultation period ends on October 31 and Health Canada will make comments public in a “what was heard” report. A final version of the guidance document is anticipated to be developed as part of Health Canada’s broader clinical trial modernization initiative. Please also note Health Canada will be hosting two webinar information sessions on this draft guidance:
N2’s Rapid Response Team is meeting to finalize its response and is open to feedback from all N2 members. Please send any feedback you’d like to provide to the N2 Rapid Response Team to n2@n2canada.ca by September 22
Aug 19, 2024 | N2 News
N2 is thrilled to share the renewal of the 2024-2025 BC and Québec Provincial Agreements! Since 2017, Clinical Trials BC has funded this agreement to support a skilled workforce for clinical trials, including 24 membership sites and an additional 12 community investigators. Since 2022, CATALIS Québec has been the representative providing Québec with a provincial membership to a network of 32 healthcare institutions to ensure the conduct of high-quality research. N2 has included an overview of each provincial agreement on our website! Take a look at the BC and Québec profiles.
If you are a provincial member and need help accessing N2 tools and resources, please contact N2 at n2@n2canada.ca.
Aug 18, 2024 | N2 News
IMPaCT training awards facilitate participation in a 1-year immersive learning experience with assigned mentors and deliverables. The IMPaCT program is designed to give you the skills and network to design, conduct, and communicate about clinical trials with pregnant people and children (neonates through adolescents).
For the 2025-26 competition there are awards available for:
- PhDs ($35,000)
- Post Doctoral Fellows ($50,000)
- Early Career Researchers ($70,000)
This includes three dedicated awards per year for applicants that identify as Black or Indigenous at any career stage.
Additionally, Health Research BC will co-fund up to three training awards for BC based researchers.
Priority awards will be awarded in the following areas:
Applications will be accepted until 5pm CT on October 18, 2024.
The application form and additional award information can be viewed here: https://www.impactrials.ca/awardinfo
For any questions in regard to the application process or IMPaCT program please contact us at impactrials@gmail.com
