Trialist Programme 2024

Thursday, 17th October

Large Lecture Theatre, Clinical Science Institute, University of Galway

Our upcoming Trialist event is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the latest skills and knowledge in clinical research. By bringing together experts in the field, we aim to promote a deeper understanding of trial design, implementation, regulatory compliance and patient safety – essential components in advancing the future of clinical care.

9:00am	Welcome	Prof Fidelma Dunne Director, Institute for Clinical Trials
9:10am	Type of Studies	Dr Veronica McInerney Administrative Director Advanced Therapies and Cancer (ATC) Clinical Research Group, Clinical Research Facility Galway (CRFG)
9:30am	Feasibility Assessment	Chloe Ryan Study Startup Specialist, Clinical Research Facility Galway (CRFG)
9:50am	Financial Considerations	Gráinne MacNamara Administrator, Clinical Research Facility Galway (CRFG)
10:10am	Approvals and Contracts	Caroline Kelly Senior Manager Clinical Research & Development Office University of Galway and Saolta University Health Group
10:30am	Site Initiation	Joanne Coyle Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator, CORRIB Research Centre for Advanced Imaging and Core Laboratory, University of Galway
10.50am	Coffee
11:10am	Ethics and Regulatory Processes	Dr Sonja Khan Head of Education at the Institute for Clinical Trials University of Galway
11:30am	Study Files and Documentation	Dr Aideen O’Doherty Programme Manager, Clinical Research Facility Galway (CRFG), University of Galway
11:50am	Study Visits	Eileen Coen Clinical Nurse Manager, Cardiovascular Trials Research Unit (CTRU), Clinical Research Facility Galway (CRFG), University of Galway
12:10pm	Data Management (ALCOAC and EDC)	Heather Kelly Data Manager, Clinical Research Facility Galway (CRFG) University of Galway
12:30pm	Safety Reporting	Jibin Kachappilly Vigilance Officer, CORRIB Research Centre for Advanced Imaging and Core Laboratory, University of Galway
1:00pm	Lunch
1:30pm	Inspections and Audits	Kate Green Clinical Trials Programme Manager-Operations Lead CORRIB Research Centre for Advanced Imaging and Core Laboratory, University of Galway
1:50pm	Clinical Trial Monitoring	Oleksii Noreiko Clinical Trial Monitor, Clinical Research Facility Galway (CRFG) and the Institute for Clinical Trials
2:10pm	Analysis and Close Out Reporting	Dr Alberto Alvarez-Iglesias Lecturer in Biostatistics, Clinical Research Facility Galway (CRFG), University of Galway
2:30pm	Panel Discussion	Dr Sinéad Walsh, Director of Operations, BioInnovate - Host Prof Fidelma Dunne, Director, Institute for Clinical Trials Prof Declan Devane, Professor of Health Research Methodology University of Galway \| Deputy Dean, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences \| Scientific Director, HRB-Trials Methodology Research Network\| Director, Evidence Synthesis Ireland \| Director, Cochrane Ireland Dr Brian Hallahan, Senior Lecturer and Head of International Students, Consultant Psychiatrist, University Hospital Galway Dr Elaine Breslin, Director of Research Institutes Technology Services, Institute for Health Discovery & Innovation
3:15pm	Close