Workshop and Educational Session Wednesday, April 12, 2023 New this year at the CCTG Spring Meeting is an open workshop and education session on engaging patient representatives in CCTG clinical trials. This accredited workshop takes place on Friday 28 at 10:30 in the Wren room at the Chelsea Hotel. Participants are invited to discuss and assess the Investigator and Patient perspective in patient-centred clinical trials. There will be an exploration of the CCTG Patient Engagement Model and an assessment of the clinical trial lifecycle identifying touch points to engage patients. Participants will be able to integrate best practices in patient engagement in clinical trial activities including collaboration in meetings, in the design, development, and delivery of patient-centred clinical trials. Speakers include: Janet Dancey - Introductory Remarks David McMullen - Why Engage Patients as partners in Research? Judy Needham - The CCTG Patient Engagement Model and Touchpoints Wendy Parulekar - Zooming in on Investigator Touchpoints Yvonne Murray - Recruitment, Training and Resources Overview Please register for the workshop by contacting Nancy Dusharm. This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by Queen’s University.
