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A Fresh Perspective on Upcoming OpenClinica Events

Posted on May 16, 2013 by rrittberg

GrassGuy_KickedBackWhat a great time of year! The sun is out and the flowers, trees, and grass are blooming. There is no better time to spread the news about our fresh perspective on electronic data capture.

What are we up to?

  • We’ll be at SCT – Society for Clinical Trials 34th Annual Meeting in Boston next week, talking with over 650 professionals dedicated to the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials.
  • Going to Shanghai! We will be holding our Central User training in Shanghai, China from May 28-31. This follows the DIA China Annual meeting, where OpenClinica was featured in numerous presentations.
  • We hope to see you at the OC13 Global Conference in Boston on June 21. We have an exciting lineup of great workshops, sessions, demos and training classes–there is something useful for everyone. We are really looking forward to the Boston Harbor Dinner Cruise for a chance to kick back after the event and visit with our OpenClinica friends. Sign up! You don’t want to miss this.
  • Capping off our spring events and immediately following OC13 is DIA 2013 in Boston, June 23-27. We are bracing ourselves for 7,000 life science professionals converging on our booth to take in our fresh perspective and enjoy some espresso, demonstrations and some very competitive games of cornhole (yes, this is a real game!). We have some great giveaways and prizes in an outdoor-themed space. Will you be there? If so, stop by Booth #122 and have some fun.

OpenClinica Next Generation

EnterpriseDo you want to boldly go where OC is going? Engage! Check out Nick Sophino’s blog on next generation OpenClinica. This is where to find information on prototype design and development for OpenClinica Next Generation. Nick is going to be showing off this work at OC13 so be sure to check out his session!

Throw a few steaks on the grill and kick back and enjoy the season. And, remember to always look for a fresh perspective.

Warm Regards,
Rob

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OpenClinica to present at DIA China Annual Meeting

Posted on April 23, 2013 by rrittberg

There are numerous opportunities to learn about OpenClinica at the upcoming 5th DIA China Annual Meeting <http://www.diahome.org/en/Meetings-and-Training/Find-Meetings-and-Training/Meeting-Details.aspx?ProductID=31144> . The conference, held at the Beijing International Convention Center, runs from May 12-15. The event is expected to attract over 1,200 participants and is the largest annual meeting held by DIA in the Asia and Pacific region.

OpenClinica representatives will be hosting an exhibit as well delivering three poster presentations and one lecture:

  • CDISC Standards to Enhance Clinical Trial Efficiency
  • The Importance of Validated EDC System to Ensure Quality of Data
  • Electronic Data Capture (EDC): Providing A Significant Cost-Efficient Platform In Current Clinical Research Management
  • The Adoption of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) for Clinical Trial Data Management in China – The Case of ATHENA Healthcare Consultancy

Be sure to stop by the OpenClinica booth A18 to learn about new developments with the leading open source clinical trial software.

Coming up soon, OpenClinica will be running a public, open enrollment training class in Shanghai (June 4-7). More information <https://www.openclinica.com/open-enrollment-training> .

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OC13: Early Bird Registration Ends Friday, March 22!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by bbaumann

Friday, March 22 is your last chance to get early bird registration for OC13! Take advantage of this final opportunity to obtain discounted pricing on conference admission, workshops and training.

We have a superb line-up of useful content this year, including a new series of in-depth workshops taught by subject matter experts:

  • Moving from paper to EDC
  • Advanced Edit Checks and Rules
  • Operating OpenClinica in a Regulatory Compliant Environment
  • OpenClinica Web Services & Enabling Modularity
  • Orientation of OpenClinica Code Base
  • Installing and Administering OpenClinica

OC13 also coincides with this year’s DIA annual meeting, so now you have TWO great reasons to come to Boston this June.

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OC13 – OpenClinica 2013 Global Conference draws clinical research community to Boston

Posted on March 13, 2013 by rrittberg

OC13 is an educational event open to anyone looking to obtain insight into the OpenClinica clinical trial software platform, learn useful new skills, and build relationships within the vibrant OpenClinica community. This year’s event features best practices, case studies, demos, and hands-on activities. View the conference program to choose from a list of valuable sessions such as: “Utilizing CDISC Standards to Drive Efficiencies in Study Set-up and Build,” and “The Changing Face of Clinical Trials – Patient-Centered Research,” to a sneak peak at exciting future developments for OpenClinica.

Attendees can also choose to participate in a set of hands-on workshops and training classes. These workshops deliver highly-relevant information on key subjects such as regulatory compliance and validation, web services and integration, edit checks and rules, and moving from paper to electronic data capture (EDC). For a more thorough understanding of OpenClinica, you can take full “Central User” or “Developer” training on this robust platform.

Early bird registration is available until March 22.

Kicking-off the conference as keynote speaker is Douglas Bain, a recognized veteran in the eclinical industry who has worked in a leadership role with many prominent clinical research technology leaders. In his address, Mr. Bain will focus on the emerging dynamics of patient-centered clinical trials.

“I am thrilled to deliver the keynote at this year’s OpenClinica conference,” said Mr. Bain. “Clinical research modalities are changing, and I look forward to sharing my insights into where things are headed with such an innovative community.”

Conference attendees are invited aboard the Odyssey for a dinner cruise and unique views of the city from Boston Harbor.

Also in Boston, immediately following OC13, is the 49th DIA Annual Meeting, June 23-27 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

About OpenClinica

OpenClinica is the leading open source clinical trials software platform, and increases the quality and pace of clinical research worldwide. With a global community of users and thousands of implementations, OpenClinica presents a compelling way to obtain greater value in clinical trials. The OpenClinica software is backed by Waltham, Massachusetts-based OpenClinica, LLC, who provides commercial grade support for the open source platform. For more information – including product downloads – visit http://www.openclinica.com or follow @OpenClinica on Twitter.

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OC13: OpenClinica 2013 Global Conference

Posted on February 8, 2013 by rrittberg

We’re gearing up for a fantastic conference, June 21 in Boston. You don’t want to miss the informative workshops, sessions, and demos that will help you optimize your research based on the cutting-edge OpenClinica open source platform. And, Doug Bain from eClinicalHealth is planning an engaging keynote presentation that covers the critical movement toward patient-centric trials. Oh, and I should mention the amazing dinner cruise on Boston Harbor.

Haven’t registered yet? Get a jump on it (and a discounted fee).
Early-bird Registration >>

I need some training!
Sign up for Training >>

Get invaluable practical experience.
Sign up for Workshops>>

I have something great to share.
Submit a Session>>

Show off your work.
Get a Demo Table>>

Have a blast!
Welcome aboard the Odyssey Dinner Cruise>>

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OpenClinica Conference Showcases Innovation

Posted on April 25, 2012 by bbaumann

Innovation in the OpenClinica community occurs on many different levels and in many places around the world. The 2012 OpenClinica Conference earlier this week brought together a diverse group of clinical and IT professionals to share first-hand a lot of the innovative, cutting-edge work being done within our community. Mobile, compliance, best practices, SAS, were all key themes at this year’s event. I was very encouraged by the growing enthusiasm for OpenClinica, and came a way more excited than ever about our collective ability to positively transform clinical research.

Here are some photos on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/2012-OpenClinica-Conference/228070113945322

Thanks to everyone for helping to make the 2012 OpenClinica Conference the best yet!

- Ben Baumann

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Community OpenClinica Meetup in Vienna April 17th!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by thickerson

In the time leading up to the OpenClinica Global Conference, we are able to organize some small events outside of the USA.

We’d like to hold an informal meetup for all interested users of OpenClinica in Vienna Austria, April 17th 2012, 7pm-9pm, at the Starbucks Bräunerstraße. For a full address and map, please click here.

The agenda is currently open – we’d like for everyone to come with their own ideas, opinions and stories and be ready to share. From the OpenClinica LLC side, Tom Hickerson will be organizing the event, and if you have any questions or suggestions, please get in touch with him through thickerson -at- openclinica.com. You can also leave a comment below, or at our LinkedIn page!

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Check Out the 2012 OpenClinica Conference Program

Posted on March 4, 2012 by bbaumann

The program for the 2012 OpenClinica Global Conference is now available online (see it here). This year’s program features lots of useful content–key themes include:

  • Mobile (including mobile data collection, integration with mobile applications, etc.)
  • Integration/Interoperability (including web services, randomization, and more)
  • Using OpenClinica with SAS (perspectives, methods, and best practices)
  • Tutorials (including study build, installation/troubleshooting, data mining, performance management, and several other topics)
  • Case studies (including FISMA security, OpenClinica’s usage in the largest clinical research network in the world)
  • …and more!

The event also features hands-on exhibits demonstrating OpenClinica-related technologies. Finally, we are thrilled to have Dr. Tomasz Sablinksi deliver this year’s keynote address as he proposes a thought-provoking new “open source” model for clinical development.

The conference is April 22-23 in Boston. Space is limited so be sure to register today! And don’t forget to sign-up for post conference, system admin, developer, and user training!

- Ben Baumann

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OpenClinica Conference: Early Bird Registration Ends Friday, February 17th

Posted on February 17, 2012 by bbaumann

The chance to get discounted early bird rates on registration and training for the 2012 OpenClinica Global Conference ends this Friday, February 17th–so register today!

The 2012 OpenClinica Global Conference, April 22-23 in Boston, is a great opportunity to:

  • Learn what’s possible with open source EDC and the fastest growing clinical trials software
  • Hear case studies and best practices
  • Obtain ideas and techniques for how to better use OpenClinica
  • Acquire new skills through tutorials and training
  • Develop contacts with people who live and breathe OpenClinica

We are excited to have Dr. Tomasz Sablinski, founder and CEO of Transparency Life Sciences deliver this year’s keynote. His presentation titled “Breaking Barriers: Forging a New Model for Clinical Development” describes an innovative new “open source” model for clinical development. Truly innovative stuff!

The deadline for submitting session proposals, posters, and exhibits/demonstrations is also Feb. 17th.

Be sure to visit the OpenClinica Conference website, where you can register, view more information about the event program, and see pictures and videos from last year’s conference.

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Breaking Barriers: Forging a New Model for Clinical Development

Posted on February 10, 2012 by bbaumann

Could the principles of open source and open innovation transform the future of clinical research? Come hear thought leader and innovator Dr. Tomasz Sablinski deliver the keynote presentation titled “Breaking Barriers: Forging a New Model for Clinical Development” at the 2012 OpenClinica Conference on April 23rd in Boston.

The world has shown that it is possible to harness the power of crowds to deliver incredibly successful innovation and services (think Facebook, Wikipedia, Linux). However, this style of innovation is relatively absent within the domain of clinical research. Sablinski believes the time may be ripe to borrow from the principles of open source and telemedicine in order to create a new, more effective model for clinical development.

Dr. Sablinski’s ideas have profound implications. However, while bold and thought provoking, they are more than academic. He puts his money where his mouth is–Sablinski’s start-up company, Transparency Life Sciences, has set out  to increase the efficiency of clinical development leveraging open principles that turn much of the current way of thinking on its head.

Dr. Sablisnki’s assessments of the current state of clinical development are based on over 30 years in the field, as a practicing physician, basic researcher, drug developer, investor,  and now, entrepreneur. He has served as a researcher at Harvard Medical School, a Medical Director at Parexel, VP of Clinical Development at Novartis, and Head of Development and Managing Director at private equity firm Celtic Therapeutics.

We look forward to hosting Dr. Sablinski at this year’s OpenClinica Global Conference!

- Ben Baumann
Chair, OpenClinica Conference Committee

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