Nov 22, 2023 | N2 News
Applications to the HDRN Canada Pragmatic Trials Training Program are now being accepted. This two-year virtual pan-Canadian program will provide training to advanced learners across three streams: (1) future trial leaders (faculty-level trainees), (2) postdoctoral fellows, and (3) highly qualified personnel (employed in the public and private sectors). Funding will be made available to successful applicants across all three streams to facilitate their engagement in the program.
The application forms are available HERE.
Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 22, 2023 (5:00 PM Eastern).
The program will commence on April 15, 2024.
As described in the program overview, there will be an emphasis on experiential learning (for future trial leaders and postdocs in the program) through the development of a pragmatic trial protocol. Further, the program is aiming for highly qualified personnel employed by HDRN Canada member organizations to be involved, when possible, in a project-based learning experience. These projects will further HDRN Canada’s ability to support pragmatic trials research in the long-term. (Note, however, that the highly qualified personnel stream is notrestricted to applicants from HDRN Canada.)
Nov 10, 2023 | N2 News, N2 Regional Meeting
Registration closes on November 14 for the N2 Atlantic Regional meeting!
Register here
Feature presentations include:
Collaborating Across Jurisdictions
- Dr. Liam Kelly (Provincial Director, Research and Innovation, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services)
- Dr. Jordan Warford (Senior Director of Research, Nova Scotia Health Authority)
This session will bring together members of the Atlantic Clinical Trials Network (ACTN) to talk about collaboration across jurisdictions and provide insights of what is to come with ACTN.
International Speaker – Multi-Jurisdictions Success/Enablers and Solutions – Speakers TBD
Ethical Perspectives on Multi-Site Trials in Atlantic Canada
- Ms. Jacquelyn Legere (Director, Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), Horizon Health Network)
- Dr. Marie Tremblay (Manager, Research Ethics, Nova Scotia Health)
This session will guide the audience through a conversation about ethics and what are key aspects of success when conducting collaborative, multi-site trials.
Speaker Panel – Atlantic Investigators on Front-Line Perspectives Enablers and Barriers
- Dr. Peter Daley (Associate Professor of Medicine, Memorial University and Infectious Diseases Physician, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services)
- Dr. Marcel Mallet (Respirologist and Clinical Trials Principal Investigator, Vitalité Health Network)
- Dr. Tony Otley (Head, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, IWK Health Centre)
- Dr. Ravi Ramjeesingh (Medical Oncologist and Medical Director for ACCRU, Nova Scotia Health)
Join us for an interactive panel discussion where Atlantic Canadian clinical trialists will share their frontline prospectives on key enablers and the barriers to conducting trials in the region.
Interactive Group Sessions
This session will provide an opportunity for table discussion to answer strategic questions about enabling multi-jurisdictional trials and about how N2 can support our efforts in Atlantic Canada.
Table Facilitators:
- Ms. Andrea Dean (Research Education Program Manager, Nova Scotia Health Authority)
- Ms. Sasha Eskandarian (Manager Research Compliance & Support Services · Hamilton Health Sciences)
- Ms. Robin Gauthier (Lead, Program Developer, IWK Health Centre)
- Ms. Jill Hatchette (Cons ulting Scientist, IWK Health Centre)
- Ms. Jocelyn Hiltz (Director, Atlantic Clinical Tr ials Network (ACTN))
- Dr. Liam Kelly (Provincial Director, Research and Innovation, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services)
Nov 10, 2023 | N2 Annual Conference, N2 News
We are excited to announce our Primesite Research Solutions as our newest sponsor to the 2024 N2 Annual Conference! Primesite Research Solutions is sponsoring five students to attend the conference for free! Please contact n2@n2canada.ca if you are a student and would like to attend.
Thank you Primesite Research Solutions!
Oct 26, 2023 | N2 Annual Conference, N2 News
Registration is open for the N2 Annual Conference, February 21-22, 2024. The theme is Collaborating for a More Inclusive Clinical Research Future. Register before November 21 to be entered to win a ticket to the 2025 Conference!
The N2 Annual Conference builds on its 15+ year foundation, providing a community-informed, pan-Canadian intersectoral event for the clinical research community. Year after year, N2 brings together new and returning researchers and provides opportunities for clinical researchers within the health system, academia, and industry to learn, connect, discuss, and collaborate.
The 2024 Conference will be held on a virtual platform only. This delivery format was selected after careful consideration of our members’ feedback following the 2023 conference.
Continuing education (CE) credits, SOCRA and ACRP, will be provided for attendance to the N2 Annual Conference
The theme for the 2024 N2 Annual Conference is Collaborating for a More Inclusive Clinical Research Future, with featured topics and presentations from:
- Health Canada representative
- Paddi O’Hara Lecture Award Presentation
- Keynote presentation and honouring of Karen Arts
- Implications of AI on clinical research
- Challenges and opportunities at smaller sites
- Practical advice on being inclusive in clinical research
Register today!
Oct 23, 2023 | N2 News, N2 Regional Meeting
Register for this in-person event! It is an excellent opportunity to network with other clinical research professionals. Additionally, you will earn 5.5 continuing education credits (SOCRA and ACRP).
The theme of the meeting is Enhancing the Efficiency of Multi-site Trials in Canada. Topics will include Collaborating Across Jurisdictions, Multi-Jurisdiction Success/Enablers and Solutions, and Ethical Perspectives on Multi-Site Trials in Atlantic Canada. Additionally, there will be a speaker panel discussing front-line perspectives and an interactive group session!
Registration is limited, so make sure to get your ticket today!
Registration closes on November 10, 2023.
Register here.
