Please note while every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of the information provided, the links and other content herein should only serve as a basis for further investigation. Laws and regulations can change, and any American company interested in further researching overseas clinical trials should consult with their local Commerce office and the U.S. Embassy in the target country for further information. http://www.buyusa.gov/home/export.html
Asia
Why conduct clinical trials in Asia?
Asia holds some of the fastest growing pharmaceutical markets in
the world with developing facilities and resources for clinical
trial research. With large patient pools and a growing consumer
base, successfully conducting trials on Asia can allow for quick
and easy access into those markets. There are great opportunities
for cost savings but regulatory requirements and environments
vary, though international regulatory guidelines are generally
accepted. Governments are working on developing smoother
processes for approval and improving intellectual property
legislation. Facilities are quickly upgrading to provide better
service for clinical trials and the research environment is
growing more attractive for companies looking to save time and
money on clinical trials.
For more information on conducting clinical trials in Asia, please visit our Asia Clinical Trials Resource Directory.
Articles on clinical trials in Asia (for informational purposes only)
- Gearing up for a global gravity shift: growth, risk and learning in the Asia pharmaceutical market http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/76def9e310ab1dcd802572df002c5eca
- Conducting Clinical Trials in Asia: Rapid recruitment, potential cost savings, and investigative sites are just a few of the factors attracting sponsors to the region. http://appliedclinicaltrialsonline.findpharma.com/appliedclinicaltrials/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=334577
- Conducting Clinical Trials in Asia: Comparison of markets and regulatory environments http://pacificbridgemedical.com/publications/asia/2007_conducting_clinical_trials.htm
- Clinical Trials the IT Way
http://www.pharmaasia.com/article-7215-clinicaltrialstheitway-Asia.html
- Directory of Contract Biomedical Research Organizations in Asia http://www.biores.org/dir/Companies/Contract_Research_Organizations/Asia/
Upcoming Events Worldwide
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Regulatory Challenges in Pharmaceutical Market Asia: April
28-29, 2009. Singapore.
This is especially designed to keep industry players up to speed on the latest regulations for pharmaceutical sector throughout Asia. Equip yourselves with all the regulatory updates, insights and practical strategies to effectively cross the complex pharmaceutical regulatory hurdles in compliance activities and successfully sustain your companies profit growth in Asia. http://www.abf-asia.com/project/1982SC_PA.pdf
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World Pharma Trials Asia: September 23-25, 2009. Shanghai,
China.
World Pharma Trials Asia is an event convening pharmas, biotechs, and CROs to explore opportunities in Asia for cost effective preclinical and clinical drug development, at a time where Asia’s CRO market is growing at a doubling rate yearly, with more and more global pharma and biotechs conducting drug development in Asia.http://www.terrapinn.com/2009/pharmatrials/
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China Trials 2009: November 8-10, 2009. Beijing,
China.
This is especially designed to keep industry players up to speed on the latest regulations for pharmaceutical sector throughout Asia. Equip yourselves with all the regulatory updates, insights and practical strategies to effectively cross the complex pharmaceutical regulatory hurdles in compliance activities and successfully sustain your companies profit growth in Asia. http://http://www.chinatrialsevent.com/
Europe/European Union
Why conduct clinical trials in Europe?
Europe is a world leader in biopharmaceutical innovation. The European Commission has recently addressed pharmaceutical innovation and development as a specific goal for their future. The Innovative Medicines Initiative was established to do just that. The IMI streamlines regulations throughout Europe, which simplifies clinical research and pharmaceutical marketing. In addition, the EC-US Task Force on Biotechnological Research offers significant support for research between the United States and EC member states. Europe boosts high health and safety standards as well, a crucial component to the success of any clinical trial. Furthermore, conducting clinical trials in Europe would give your pharmaceutical company access to the strong European pharmaceutical market.
For more information on conducting clinical trials in Europe, please visit our Europe Clinical Trials Resource Directory.
Upcoming Events Worldwide:
BIO International Convention
May 18-21, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia
http://convention.bio.org/
CFPIE: The EU Clinical Trial Directive Workshop
April 27-28, 2009 in Berlin, Germany
September 22-23, 2009 in Malvern, PA
http://www.cfpie.com/showitem.aspx?productid=030#register
EMEA-EFPIA 2nd Workshop on Adaptive Design in Confirmatory
Trials
April 2, 2009 in London, England
http://www.emea.europa.eu/pdfs/conferenceflyers/EMEA_EFPIA_02-04-09_Agenda.pdf
Clinical Trials Logistics
May 20-21, 2009 in London, England
http://www.smi-online.co.uk/event_media/overview.asp?is=4&ref=3082
Clinical Trials in Cancer
July 1-2, 2009 in London, England
http://www.smi-online.co.uk/event_media/overview.asp?is=4&ref=3099
Clinical Trials Congress, Europe
May 11-14, 2009 in Basel,Switzerland
http://www.iir-events.com/IIR-conf/LifeSciences/EventView.aspx?EventID=1507
Regulatory Affairs in Central and Eastern Europe
April 21-22,2009 in Budapest, Hungary
http://www.reportbuyer.com/industry_events/pharma_healthcare/15th_annual_regulatory_affairs_central_eastern_europe.html
LogiPharma Europe
2009 April 21-23, 2009 in Geneva, Switzerland
http://www.reportbuyer.com/industry_events/pharma_healthcare/logipharma_europe_2009.html
Drug Development Summit
April 29-30, 2009 in London, England
http://www.drugdevelopment-summit.com/
Exploratory Clinical Development World Europe
May 12-15, 2009 in London, England
http://www.reportbuyer.com/industry_events/pharma_healthcare/exploratory_clinical_development_world_europe__1.html
The 5th Annual World Health Care Congress –Europe
May 13-14, 2009 in Brussels, Belgium
http://www.worldcongress.com/events/HR09015/index.cfm?confCode=HR09015
Emerging Superpowers of Clinical Research
May 28-29, 2009 in Amsterdam, Holland
https://www.nextlevelpharma.com/events/view/emerging_superpowers_of_clinical_research
10th Drug Discovery Leaders Summit
June 15-16, 2009 in Montreux, Switzerland
http://www.drugdiscovery-summit.com/
8th Annual World Drug Manufacturing Summit 2009
December 2-4,2009 in Berlin, Germany
http://www.reportbuyer.com/industry_events/pharma_healthcare/8th_annual_world_drug_manufacturing_summit_2009.html
BIOMEDevice Conference
December 9-10, 2009 in San Jose, California
http://www.devicelink.com/expo/biomed08/
INTERPHEX
April 20-22, 2010 in New York, New York
http://www.interphex.com/
Latin America
Why conduct clinical trials in Latin America?
Conducting clinical trials in Latin America is significantly more
affordable than in the United States. The majority of Latin
American states are members of the Pan American Health
Organization, an international health agency with links to the
World Health Organization. This agency has more than a 100 years
experience in the development of health and safety standards
among its members. Thanks to recent trade agreements, such as
NAFTA and CAFTA, pharmaceutical trade with Latin America has been
greatly simplified. Furthermore, pharmaceutical markets in Latin
America are expected to expand with increases in standards of
living throughout the region.
For more information on conducting clinical trials in Latin America, please visit our Latin America Clinical Trials Resource Directory.
Articles on Clinical Trials in Latin America (for informational purposes only)
- Parexel talks clinical research in Latin America
Countries discussed: Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Columbia
http://www.outsourcing-pharma.com/Clinical-Development/Parexel-talks-clinical-research-in-Latin-America
- From Research & Development Latam: Why Latin
America
http://www.rd-latam.com/web724/cro/latin-america/english/06_porque_rd/03_latino.html
Upcoming Events Worldwide
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2nd Latin American Regulatory Conference (LARC) -
Harmonization for Clinical Research and Drug Development in the
Latin American Region: May 13-15, 2009. Mexico City,
Mexico.
This conference will offer updates on global regulatory environments and how they impact the access of medicines and future research and development in the Latin American region. In-depth interactive discussion will highlight the Latin American region on the benefits, barriers, and direction of harmonization and regulatory trends will be evaluated across the lifecycle of the product. http://www.diahome.org/DIAHOME/Education/FindEducationalOffering.aspx?productID=20441&eventType=Meeting
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MAGI’s Clinical Research Conference - 2009 East: May 31-June
3,2009. Miami, Florida.
This conference offers information on operations, regulatory issues, contracts and budgets. Nine sessions will address international topics, with a focus on Latin America.
http://http://www.magiworld.org/events/2009-East/
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MAGI’s Clinical Research Conference - 2009 West: October
4-7, 2009. San Diego, California.
This conference offers information on operations, regulatory issues, contracts and budgets. Nine sessions will address international topics, with a focus on Latin America.
http://www.iibig.com/conferences/P0902/overview.html