Goals and Materials

Australia & Asia Pacific Clinical Oncology Research Development (ACORD) Workshop

Workshop Goals

• Imparting principles of good clinical trial design which yield clear results to apply in the clinic and in future research
• Exposing participants to the full spectrum of challenges in clinical research, from conventional antineoplastic agents and multidisciplinary treatment regimens to biological therapy
• Encouraging participants to continue clinical research
• Cultivating well-trained, experienced researchers to propel the region forward in cancer therapy and prevention through clinical trials, medical practice and patient care
• Fostering collaboration and facilitation of clinical trials across the region

Materials

• Protocol development sessions where participants present and discuss their clinical trial proposal in detail
• Lectures by faculty which present specific topics aimed to give participants an essential overview of the principles of designing and conducting high-quality clinical trials
• Small group discussion sessions provide time to address a variety of clinical trials and specific relevant issues
• One-on-one sessions provide individual counselling and advice on protocol and career development
• Session topics may include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
• Global cancer research
• Principles of clinical trials design
• Phase I-III trials
• Basic biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Meta-analysis and systematic review
• Principles of pharmacology
• Defining clinical benefits
• Multi-modality trials
• Clinical trials of biological agents
• Ethics and research
• Qualitative research
• Supportive care and quality of life research
• Translational research