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SOCRA Oncology Clinical Trials Conference
MARCH 27 & 28, 2025 | NASHVILLE, TN
*PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - MARCH 26, 2025
IN-PERSON
Workshop Registration Fee: $650 (Non-member $725 includes one year's membership)
Preconference fee - $175
Goal: The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) recognizes the continuing need for education for
Clinical Research Professionals responsible for the activities at the research site or institution. The purpose of this
workshop is to assist Research Professionals in improving their skills and their understanding of the responsibilities
of conducting oncology clinical research.
Objective: The goal will be accomplished through lecture and practical application facilitated by clinical research
professionals. Information will be presented and discussed regarding the administration of oncology clinical trials
according to regulation, guidance, policy and procedure.
Learning Objectives - The attendee should be able to:
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Discuss the challenges of conducting oncology clinical research
Discuss the role and function of a data safety monitoring board in oncology clinical trials
Discuss the role and function of a central IRB
Discuss approaches to recruitment in oncology research
Discuss the challenges of long term follow up
Discuss compliance issues and methods of study analysis
Discuss the use of personalized medicine and target therapies in oncology research
Describe the process of reporting adverse events
Describe the importance of Pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluations in oncology research
Describe the role of the research subject advocate
Discuss the investigators responsibilities regarding investigational agents
Discuss the process for assessing tumor size in adult oncology trials
Discuss the process for identifying outcome measures in oncology research studies
Describe how utilizing project management and basic risk management principles in clinical trials helps to improve site
performance
Describe issues faced in the monitoring of clinical trials
Discuss how to effectively and ef昀椀ciently prepare for monitoring and audit visits
Discuss the importance of self-monitoring
Describe the process of minimizing risk through good clinical practices
SOCRA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 23.50 Continuing Education Credits
for SOCRA CE, Nurse CNE, and Physician CME.
SOCRA designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
*GCP Preconference Workshops - maximum 3.25
Oncology Fundamentals Preconference Workshops - maximum 5.25 CE.
Main Conference - 15.0 CE
CME for Physicians: The Society of Clinical Research Associates is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CNE for Nurses: Society of Clinical Research Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
SOCRA Course Series 750
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