BOSTON, June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Experts from PAREXEL International Corporation (Nasdaq: PRXL), a leading global biopharmaceutical services provider, will address important industry issues at the Drug Information Association (DIA) 45th Annual Meeting, being held from June 21 - 25, 2009 in San Diego, California. A number of PAREXEL's thought leaders will present on topics ranging from global development strategies, clinical logistics in emerging regions, clinical trial metrics, and drivers of investigator performance to conducting multinational trials, optimizing adaptive trial designs, preparing pharmacovigilance documents, and securing venture funding for drug development plans. PAREXEL experts will also discuss best practices for creating immunogenicity strategies, developing safe and effective biological medicines, and addressing regulatory challenges related to second generation therapeutic proteins.
PAREXEL International--Booth #1701
A complimentary white paper, entitled 'Best Practices: Non Clinical Trial Safety,' will be provided at PAREXEL's Booth #1701. A global team of PAREXEL experts will be available for on-site exclusive executive briefings and to discuss the Company's model for achieving optimal efficiency and effectiveness in clinical development. These experts will also address partnering best practices, including strategic guidance and creative solutions to help biopharmaceutical companies meet milestones and overcome key challenges. Other capabilities that will be presented by PAREXEL to support the successful development and commercialization of biopharmaceutical products include global market access, regulatory consulting, Phase I - IV programs, advanced technology, reimbursement, safety/pharmacovigilance, and medical communications.
Perceptive Informatics--Booth #1707
Perceptive Informatics, a subsidiary of PAREXEL and the industry's leading eClinical solutions provider, will introduce a new interoperable solution to simplify workflow, enhance information sharing, and improve decision making. Experts will be available at Booth #1707 to discuss how Perceptive Informatics is changing the way technology is used in clinical trials. Attendees that visit Perceptive's booth will be able to view demonstrations of eClinical software focused on increasing the efficiency and productivity of clinical research. These include Perceptive's DataLabs(R) Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system and two Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)--the IMPACT(R) solution designed for global biopharmaceutical companies, and the TrialWorks(R) solution, which is designed for small and mid-sized companies.
The DIA Annual Meeting program features the following sessions, which will be chaired or presented by PAREXEL experts:
Sunday, June 21
- A Device Primer: 510(k)s, PMAs, IDEs and Beyond (Tutorial 57)--Barry Sall, RAC, Principal Consultant, PAREXEL Consulting (1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Monday, June 22
- Optimizing Adaptive Trial Designs: Methodology and Impact on Supplies--Graham J. Nicholls, M.S., Associate Director, Client Account Management, Perceptive Informatics (10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
- The New 'Next Door' in Global Development: When East Goes West or West Goes East--Session Chair and Speaker: Carolyn Finkle, M.Sc., Vice President, Global Product Development Strategy, PAREXEL Consulting (1:30 p.m.