The ICN 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Kyoto, Japan, was a key event for global clinical research leaders. Hosted by iACT Kyoto, the meeting brought together representatives from leading institutions worldwide to discuss the future of clinical trials.
Key topics included improving clinical trial standards, fostering patient-public involvement, and promoting diversity in research across Asia, Europe, and beyond. The AGM featured presentations on a range of cutting-edge topics, including:
- Tooth-Regeneration Drug: The discovery and development of the world’s first tooth-regeneration drug.
- Patient Recruitment: Strategies for recruiting healthy volunteers and optimizing participant engagement.
- Contract Negotiation: Best practices for negotiating clinical trial contracts.
- Digital Financial Management: Leveraging digital platforms for managing finances in clinical trials.
- Clinical Research Coordinator Management: Effective management and training of clinical research coordinators.
- ClinicalTrials.SG (CTSG): Singapore’s centralised clinical trials portal to foster collaboration and innovation in clinical research.
- Clinical Trials in Africa: Exploring the challenges and opportunities for clinical trials in Africa.
- Data Ethics: Ethical considerations in managing clinical trial data.
The AGM also highlighted the importance of nurturing future clinical research talent and enhancing global cooperation to drive advancements in clinical trials. Through these discussions, the meeting reinforced ICN’s role in advancing clinical research and fostering global collaboration.