ExL Events presents the 4th CROWN Congress on January 27-29 at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing. CROWN features 50 speakers, 40 sessions and 6 workshops over a 3-day, 3-tracked program, providing a quality education on research-driven topics critical to the effective design, development and execution of clinical trials, including:

  • Identifying new value networks
  • Executing risk-based monitoring
  • Building partnerships
  • Assessing quality
  • Maximizing site performance
  • Optimizing data
  • Engaging the patient

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A complete agenda, speaking faculty, list of exhibitors and registration information is available here - discounted registration is only available until December 12th, use Priority code C539MNT

"CROWN provides a quality education on the latest topics impacting clinical trials at a location convenient to many trial sponsors. The multi-tracked format offers participants the ability to select topics of most interest and value to them, optimizing the educational experience. The intimate environment encourages interactivity and a candid sharing of ideas and best practices. The speaking faculty features only the most senior-level and experienced experts who are driving innovation and spearheading new approaches for advancement. Start the New Year at CROWN to stay current on clinical trial optimization strategies and ensure your company is taking the right approach." Said CROWN Congress Director, Kristen Hunter of ExL Events.

Expert Speakers Include:

  • John Barry, Head, Vendor Strategy & Management, MERCK
  • Deirdre BeVard, Vice President, Development Operations, NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS
  • Rob DiCicco, Vice President, Clinical Pharmacology Sciences and Study Operations, GLAXOSMITHKLINE
  • Frances Grote, Senior Director, Clinical Operations Vendor Oversight, BIOGEN IDEC
  • Christopher Hilton, Vice President, Vendor Quality Management, PFIZER
  • Jay Kaminski, Corporate Vice President, Global Clinical Research and Development Operations, CELGENE CORPORATION
  • Jacalyn Kent, Senior Director, Clinical Development Information & Optimization Services / Next Generation Development (NGD) - Trial Execution, ELI LILLY
  • Craig Lipset, Head of Clinical Innovation, Worldwide R&D, PFIZER (Chairperson)
  • Ann Meeker-O'Connell, MS, Senior Director, QA Clinical Strategy Team Lead, JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., former Acting Director, Division of GCP, FDA
  • John Orloff, Global Head, R&D, BAXTER BIOSCIENCES
  • Jonathan Rowe, Head, Quality Performance Management, PFIZER
  • Melissa Thompson, Patient Recruitment Strategy Associate, GENENTECH, A MEMBER OF THE ROCHE GROUP

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Summit sponsors and exhibitors include: Quintiles, ePharmaSolutions, AiCure, Almac and Comprehend. For more information on sponsoring and exhibiting opportunities, contact Andrew Ferguson at 917-258-5150 or aferguson@exlevents.com for more information.

For more information about ExL's 4th CROWN Congress, click here (http://bit.ly/1vsglOR) or contact Event Director, Kristen Hunter at 212-400-6241 or khunter@exlevents.com