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Past Audio Conferences

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  Ensuring Compliance in Global Clinical Trials
  Bruce Wagman, Covance
 
  Best Practices for Managing In-Country Translation Reviews
  Andres Heuberger, ForeignExchange Translations
 
  Managing the Shift to Electronic Submissions
  Gina Ross, Beckloff Associates, a Cardinal Health Company
 
  The New MDD: 14 Things You Need to Know
  Dr. Evangeline Loh, Emergo Group
 
  How to Measure Quality in Clinical Translations
  Andres Heuberger & Jason Heaton, ForeignExchange Translations
 
  An Overview of EMEA & Centralised Procedure
  Dr. Ulrich Granzer, Granzer Regulatory Consulting
 
  International Sponsor/CRO Relationships: A Legal View
  Maria Buckley, Nutter, McClennen & Fish LLP
 
  Overcoming Cultural Barriers to Global Marketing
  Nancy Hoft, Nancy Hoft Consulting
 
  The Present and Future of SPL & PIM
  Mark Bayer & Gary Saner, Reed Technology
 
  Biologic vs. Non-biologic: Current FDA Thinking on IVDs
  Ann Quinlan-Smith & Pamela Vaughan, Alquest, Inc.
 
  Best Practices for Implementing ISO14971:2007
  Markus Weber, System Safety, Inc.
 
  Optimizing Country Selection for Clinical Research
  Dr. Susan Stansfield, PRA International
 
  Maximizing Productivity Among Spanish-Speaking Employees
  Melissa Burkhardt, Futuro Sólido
 
  Monitoring Essentials for International Device Trials
  Dr. Helen Colquhoun, Pleiad Devices
 
  3 Steps to Successful Translation Management
  Andres Heuberger, ForeignExchange Translations
 
  The "Why" and "How" of eCTD Conversion
  Gina Ross, Beckloff Associates
 
  Adapting Patient Recruitment to Global Cultures
  Rob Laurens & Matt Stumm, BBK Worldwide
 
  Industry Update: Vigilance for Medical Devices
  Dr. Evangeline Loh
 
  Regulation vs. Communication: Finding the Balance
  Ilyssa Levins, HCIL Consulting
 
  Translation & Linguistic Validation of PRO Measures
  Darren Clayson, Pharmaquest Ltd
 
  Writing & Designing for an International Audience
  Nancy Hoft, Nancy Hoft Consulting
 
  Adaptive Trial Design: Streamlining Clinical Supply
  Geert Langendries, Covance
 
  Best Practices for Creating & Translating Global Content
  Steve Billings and Bill Rabkin, Idiom Technologies
 
  Optimizing CRA Deployment in Global Clinical Trials
  Marie Snell, Covance
 
  Meeting the Challenges of Global Oncology Trials
  Dr. Ute Berger, PRA International
 
  Data Management for Medical Device Trials: Best Practices
  Helen Colquhoun, Pleiad Devices
 
  How to Mark and Label Devices Under IEC60601-1 3rd Edition
  Leo Eisner, Eisner Safety Consultants
 
  Bulletproofing Personnel Policies Against Litigation
  Jay R. Rush, PolicyTechnologies International
 
  Improving Patient Safety with Proactive Re-supply Strategies
  Geert Langendries, Covance
 
  IEC 60601 3rd Edition: Overview & Adoption Update
  Casey Conry, UL
 
  EU Device Labeling: Issues & Requirements
  Dr. Jaap Laufer, Emergo Group
 
  The EU Paediatric Rule: What it Means for Pharma
  Dr. Ulrich Granzer, Granzer Regulatory Consulting
 
  Device Advertising & the First Amendment
  Robert J. Klepinski, Fredrikson & Byron
 
  Real-Time Adverse Event Analysis Using IVR
  Hal Ward, Covance
 
  Medical Device and IVD Registration in China
  Janice Ma, ChineGate Ltd.
 
Determining Feasibility in Global Clinical Trials
Kent Thoelke, PRA International
 
  The EU Perspective on Risk Management
  Dr. Stefan Blesse, Granzer Regulatory Consulting
 
  Improving Clinical Development with Six Sigma
  Tim Strauss, Covance
 
  Clinical Investigations in Asia
  Edward Ian, PRA International
 
  Best Practices for Managing In-Country Reviews
  Andres Heuberger, ForeignExchange Translations
 
  Industry Update: Vigilance for Medical Devices
  Rene van de Zande, Emergo Group, Inc.
 
  Predicting & Preventing Protocol Violations
  Brett Bishop, Covance
 
  Clinical Development Opportunities in India
  Nermeen Varawalla, PRA International
 
  Best Practices for Building Global eLearning Programs
  Eoghan O'Maolain, Rendition Digital
 
  Workflow/Version Control: Taming the Documentation Tiger
  Brian Travis, Architag International
 
  Handle With Care: Clinical Data Cleaning
  Elaine Job, Covance
 
  How to Respond to FDA483s and Warning Letters
  Alan Schwartz, mdi Consultants
 
  Risk Mitigation & Prevention in Real-Life Trials
  Jill Johnston, Covance
 
  CE Marking: 7 Steps to Getting Started in Europe
  Rene van de Zande, Emergo Group
 
  Contracts: Aligning Sponsor & CRO Interests
  Lynn Polgar, Covance
 
  Risk Management Strategies: US vs. EU
  Dr. Stefan Blesse, Granzer Regulatory Consulting
Annette Stemhagen, United BioSource Corporation
 
  How to Measure Quality in Clinical Translations
  Andres Heuberger, ForeignExchange Translations
 
  Industry Update: Revisions to the MDD
  Helen Colquhoun, Pleiad Devices
 
  IEC60601 3rd Edition: Setting the Standard for Electromedical Devices
  Harvey Rudolph, UL
 
  Choosing a CRO: Best Practices
  Teresa Ptaszynska, Covance
 
  3 Steps to Successfully Manage Clinical Translations
  Andres Heuberger, ForeignExchange Translations
 
  Indications: The Next Battleground in FDA Advertising Enforcement
  Robery J. Klepinski, Fredrikson & Byron
 
  Protecting Data Under Current EU Pharma Legislation
  Ulrich Granzer, Granzer Regulatory Consulting & Services
 
  Avoiding the Top 20 Global Documentation Errors
  John Smart, Smart Communications
 
  Optimizing RFPs: Simple Steps to Better Responses
  Beth Mandel, Covance
 
  State of Readiness? XML in the Life Sciences
  Don Bridges, DCL & Joe Jenkins, RWD Technologies
 
  Clinical Evaluations for Devices: the Literature Route
  Helen Colquhoun, Pleiad Devices
 
  How to Evaluate Your RiskMAP
  Annette Stemhagen, United BioSource Corporation
 
  Conducting Drug Trials in Latin America
  Conchita Delgado, Covance
 
  Using Local Laboratories in Global Clinical Trials
  Dr. Jaap Dijkman, Covance Virtual Central Laboratory
 
  Monitoring Essentials for International Device Trials
  Dr. Helen Colquhoun, Pleiad Devices
 
  EMEA vs. Notified Bodies: Options for Combination Products
  Phil Brown, Quintiles Consulting
 
Device Design in the Current Regulatory Climate
Robert J. Klepinski, Fredrikson & Byron
 
  How to Write for a Global Audience
  John Smart, Smart Communications
 
  Conducting Drug Trials in Asia Pacific
  Helen Ormandy, Covance
 
  The Evolution of Risk Management
  Annette Stemhagen, United BioSource Corporation
 
  SPL & Beyond: XML in the Life Sciences
  Don Bridges, DCL and Joe Jenkins, RWD
 
  Conducting Drug Trials in Central & Eastern Europe
  Malgorzata Szerszeniewska, Covance
 
  New EU Rules for Engineered Tissue Products
  Thierry Chignon, Director, Quintiles Consulting Europe
 
  The Revised MDD: Practical Implications for Devices
  Helen Colquhoun, CEO, Pleiad Devices
 
  Developing Software for Global Markets
  Adam Asnes, President, LingoPort
 
  Japan's PAL: What Device Companies Need to Know
  Steve McRoberts, Global Principal Engineer, UL
 
  A Guide to Efficient Translation Management
  Angelika Zerfass, Translation Tools Consultant
 
  Industry Update: Revisions to the MDD
  Dr. Thierry Chignon, Quintiles Consulting Europe
 
  Risk Management for Opioid Products
  Dr. Edgar Adams, Covance
 
  Meeting FDA Requirements for Structured Product Labeling
  Don Bridges, Data Conversion Laboratory
 
  How to Profit From Your Translation Memory
  Jost Zetzsche, TM Marketplace
 
  21 Steps to Easier Globalization through Better Writing
  John Smart, Managing Partner, SMART Communications
 
  Changing Policies for Hospital Outpatient Reimbursement
  John Carlsen & John Siracusa
Covance Market Access Services
 
  What You Need to Know to Get Started in XML
  M. Katherine Brown, Principal, Comgenesis LLC
 
  Medicare Update: Understanding the CAP
  John Carlsen, Principal, Covance Market Access Services
 
  Challenges Encountered & Lessons Learned in the New EU
  Karen Howes, Director of Regulatory Affairs
European Diagnostics Manufacturers Association
 
  What You Might Not Know About Part D & Medicare Advantage
  John McDermott, VP, Covance Market Access Services
 
  Writing for Translation: The 1% Solution
  John Smart, President, SMART Communications
 
  Medical Device Clinical Evaluations: EU vs. US
  Helen Colquhoun, CEO, Pleiad Devices
 
  How to Choose Your Translation Vendor
  Kit Brown, Comgenesis LLC
 
  An Introduction to Translation Memory Technology
  Angelika Zerfass, Translation Tools Consultant
 
  Global Unifying Trends in Device Regulation
 

Harvey Rudolph, Global Program Manager,
Underwriters Laboratories

 
  Alternative Site Selection: China
  Brett Bishop, Covance
 
  Best Practices for Medical Device Design
  David West, VP, Quintiles Consulting
 
  Moving Target: Animal Tissue Regs Update
  Phil Brown, Quintiles Consulting
 
  Getting Your Tissue Products Ready for 2006
  Phil Brown, Quintiles Consulting
 
  The FDA & Risk Management for Biopharm Sponsors
  Annette Stemhagen, Covance
 
  Navigating the EU Human Tissue Maze
  Phil Brown, Quintiles Consulting
 
  Vigilance for Device Manufacturers: EU vs. US
  Helen Colquhoun, CEO, Pleiad Devices
 
  The Case for Value-Based Content Management
  Ben Martin, Industrial Wisdom
 
  The Benefits of Risk Management
  Harvey Rudolph, Global Program Manager
Underwriters Laboratories
 
  Effective Risk Management: The Cost of Prevention?
  Rob Davie, VP, Covance Europe
 
  The New Europe: Overview for Device Manufacturers
  Mika Reinikainen, VP, Quintiles Europe
 
  Asian Clinical Trials: What to Know Before You Go
  Anthony