Research Ethics Boards (REBs) safeguard participants and uphold ethical standards in research. But navigating them can feel complex—especially when multiple jurisdictions are involved. This session will provide practical insight into: Scope and jurisdiction of REBs How REBs collaborate during multijurisdictional research Expectations of the researcher Key considerations when submitting applications Commonly asked questions and how […]
The annual CTO Clinical Trials Conference is coming up on November 5 & 6 in Toronto. This is Canada’s “can’t miss” clinical trials forum, connecting colleagues from across our diverse community to collaborate, exchange knowledge and advance clinical trials. This year, hear how Canada compares globally, and how we can seize big clinical trials opportunities […]
Join us in Victoria, BC on November 12 for the N2 Western Regional Meeting, hosted in collaboration with Island Health. This in-person event will explore the theme Translating Good Clinical Practice ICH E6(R3) into Action – Together We Can, bringing together members of the research community to discuss practical strategies for implementing the updated guidelines. […]
Date & Time: November 19, 2025 | 2:00–4:00 PM ET Location: Auditorium, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, 686 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5G 0A4 Speakers: Anna Heath, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto Wendy London, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School Moderated by: Daniel Morgenstern, Associate Professor, University of Toronto Tamorah Lewis, Associate Professor, […]
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the integration of the patient perspective in pediatric care through the implementation of Voxe – an innovative electronic patient-reported outcome measure (ePROM) platform. Learning Objectives: Enhance knowledge around child and family-centred care and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) Gain insight into the perspectives of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers […]
We’re excited to share that registration is now open for the 2025 IMPaCT Annual Summit, hosted by our collaborators at IMPaCT. This event brings together current IMPaCT fellows, mentors, parent/youth partners, speakers, and planning committee members to strengthen capacity in patient-oriented trials. Travel and Accommodation Support MPaCT will cover the following expenses for eligible participants: […]
Investigator-driven research fuels discovery and innovation at the bedside. Understanding how to design and frame studies is key to turning clinical questions into impactful results. This session will cover: Fundamental principles of methodological design How to formulate strong research questions and hypotheses Common methods for investigator-led studies Join Dr. Giulio Didiodato for an accessible […]
Knowing when to use Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) as the Board of Record versus a local Research Ethics Board (REB) can save time, reduce errors, and streamline approvals. This session will walk through: When to use CTO instead of a local REB How the streamlined CTO process works Key templates and resources available to researchers […]
This presentation will introduce REACH BC, an initiative of Clinical Trials British Columbia, part of Health Research BC. REACH BC is a provincial platform that connects British Columbians with opportunities […]
The clinical trials landscape is undergoing its biggest surge of regulatory changes in the last two decades. As we enter the 17th year of ASK US, we return to a […]
Protecting privacy is a cornerstone of ethical research. Researchers must navigate complex requirements to ensure participant information is handled responsibly and in compliance with legislation. This session will cover: PHIPA […]
