RESTON, Va., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PRA International , a leading clinical research organization, today announced that Edward Ian, the company’s Director of Operations - Asia, will present a one- hour audioconference on conducting clinical research in the region on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. EST. In “Clinical Investigations in Asia-Local Knowledge-based Start-up and Study Management,” Ian will address the benefits and challenges of managing clinical trials in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Thailand and Singapore. He will also address the critical points that ensure successful project start-up and conduct.
The audioconference will be of special interest to leaders in pharmaceutical and biotechnology development, operations, clinical studies, outsourcing and global data management. The registration fee is US$199 per phone line. For more information and to register, go to http://www.fxtrans.com/resources/ac/future/ac20070208.htm .
Ian, currently based in Taiwan, was instrumental in establishing the Asian components of PRA in Singapore, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Familiar with the local requirements as well as the clinical research infrastructure in a number of the Asian countries, he has a strong interest in promoting the region for global clinical trials.
Prior to joining PRA, Ian held managerial positions with leading multinational and local companies, such as Bayer USA, Kaiser Permanente (USA) and SGS, where he was responsible for Business Management, Operations and Quality Management.
The audioconference is being presented in cooperation with ForeignExchange Translations, Inc., the leader in providing linguistic services to medical device, pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
About PRA International
PRA International is one of the world’s leading global clinical development organizations, with over 2,700 employees working from offices in North America, Europe, South America, Africa, Australia and Asia. PRA, an ISO 9001:2000 registered company, delivers services to its clients through a unique approach called Project Assurance(R), which represents the Company’s commitment to reliable service delivery, program-level therapeutic expertise, easy, global access to knowledge and involved senior management.
To learn more about PRA International, please visit http://www.prainternational.com or call our World Headquarters at +1 (703) 464-6300.
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