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July 12^th, 2023

Dear ,

I trust all is fine with you and your family.

You are receiving this message regarding the GSS free 3-day course "Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical & Translational Research" that will either as a Contributor (Speaker, Coordinator, event supporter), a Governement / Institution Official (to circulate this invitation to Hospital Doctors & Nurses as well as other interested parties), Pharma and related Industries Expert (Corporate Affairs-Sponsorships, HR Department to share with their employees) representing  Medical Hospital / European Researchers Network (to disseminate to your members) or you are in the Media (to present/post in your audiences). 

I am sorry for this bulk campaign, but we are short of time - the event will take place live at the Hellenic American Union and virtually at the GSS event platform -  and we rely to your kind support to organise a successful event.

The course is in English (non-Greeks are also accepted). Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance and can pursue a Master's degree at either Hellenic American University/College or Hellenic Open University.

This is the first step of many to come towards the development of a micro-Ecosystem for Clinical Research in Greece and Cyprus that aims 

• to map all people involved and interested in Clinical Research (CR) - all Scientists, Doctors & Nurses, CR other experts, and other stakeholders in the field - in Greece, Cyprus, our Diasporae to connect with peers, European and other networks in a dedicated platform and a LinkedIn GSS Circle that will serve as a hub for discussions, resource sharing, and the dissemination of research findings
• to network these stakeholders (organize conferences, symposiums, and workshops focused on clinical research, andprovide opportunities for scientists and doctors exchange ideas, and build collaborations. 
• to train (and mentor in special cases)- reskill, upskill, cross-skill - the Community members in workshops, webinars, training schools in areas such as study design, data analysis, ethical considerations, and more
• to collaborate with International Institutions - Universities, Research institutions, and Healthcare organizations to establish partnerships with these entities to access resources, facilities, and patient populations or participate in joint research projects, and exchange programs
• attract and facilitate the partnerships with Research Institutions, Pharmaceutical companies, Biotech firms, and other sponsors who are interested in supporting clinical trials
• Network with key stakeholders, such as Principal Investigators, clinical research organizations (CROs), regulatory authorities, and even Patient networks
• build a patient population in collaboration with healthcare institutions, clinics, and patient advocacy groups to recruit diverse patient populations for clinical trials
• promote public engagement with the wider community and educate the public about the importance of clinical research - public lectures, seminars, or science festivals to disseminate knowledge and raise awareness about ongoing research
• support the start-up Community and the Scientists who wish to commercialise their intellectual sweat - collaboration with Incubators, Accelerators, VC Investors and 

Some of the recent and upcoming activities iclude the the establishment on LinkedIn of the Clinical Research Circle, (please register; non-Greeks are very welcome to join), we are organising a GSS_Explainer on Decentralised Clinical Trials: is there an opportunity for Greece and Cyprus? with Prof. Nektarios Oraiopoulos, Cambridge Judge Business School, and we are in discussions with Sponsors to set up soon a GSS Virtual Hub on Clinical Research.

Please find below more details on the Course Syllabus, the outstanding line-up of Speakers who is this course for, why to attend and other useful information.

Please also find a digest that can be used as a press release, too.

Please feel free to forward this message to any other person that might be interested in the GSS Course.

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Your assistance in promoting this course is invaluable, and I'm thankful for it in advance.

Sincerely yours,

Theo Zacharis

The Greek Scientists Society, the largest global Hellenic network of Scientists & Technologists organises a 3-day course on "Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical & Translational Research" that will be held on September 8-10th from 10:00 to 16:30, live at the Hellenic American Union (Massalias 22, 10680 Athens) and virtually at the GSS event platform.

Academic Directors: Professors George Chrousos and Charalambos Gogos and 16 more eminent Greek Academics and Researchers.

The course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the clinical research process and the various roles and responsibilities involved in conducting successful and ethical clinical research studies.

The course is essential for those who are interested in pursuing a career in clinical research or for those who are already working in this field and wish to expand their knowledge and skills.

This course will be of interest to Physicians, Scientists & Researchers, Medical and Dental students, Nurses, public health Professionals, and others conducting or planning a career in Clinical Research.

It is also valuable for individuals who are involved in the administration or management of Clinical Research programs, including Research Coordinators, Data Managers, Quality Assurance Professionals, individuals who are involved in the regulation of Clinical Research, such as members of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs).

The course is designed to be accessible to individuals with varying levels of experience and expertise in clinical research, from those who are new to the field to experienced professionals who wish to refresh their knowledge and skills.

The course language is in English (non-Greeks are also accepted).

The participants will get a Certificate of Attendance and can continue tjheir studies to a Master's degree at the Hellenic American University/College or the Hellenic Open University.

Find the Course Program, Syllabus and Speakers at http://bit.ly/GSSClinRes 

To attend this course and save your spot, please register at https://lnkd.in/d537bK94 or call at +30 210 6197030 or email at contact@greek-scientists-society.org 

The seats for live attendees are assigned on a first come first served basis.

 Η Εταιρεία Ελλήνων Επιστημόνων, το μεγαλύτερο παγκόσμιο Ελληνικό δίκτυο Επιστημόνων & Τεχνολόγων διοργανώνει ένα 3ήμερο μάθημα με θέμα "Εισαγωγή στις Αρχές και τις Πρακτικές της Κλινικής & Μεταφραστικής Έρευνας" που θα διεξαχθεί στις 8-10 Σεπτεμβρίου από τις 10:00 έως τις 16: 30, live στην Ελληνοαμερικανική Ένωση (Μασσαλίας 22, 10680 Αθήνα) και εικονικά στην πλατφόρμα εκδηλώσεων GSS.

Ακαδημαϊκοί Διευθυντές: Οι Καθηγητές Γεώργιος Χρούσος και Χαράλαμπος Γώγος και 16 ακόμη επιφανείς Έλληνες Ακαδημαϊκοί και Ερευνητές.


Το μάθημα παρέχει στους συμμετέχοντες μια ολοκληρωμένη κατανόηση της διαδικασίας κλινικής έρευνας και των διαφόρων ρόλων και ευθυνών που εμπλέκονται στη διεξαγωγή επιτυχημένων και ηθικών κλινικών ερευνητικών μελετών.

Το μάθημα είναι απαραίτητο για όσους ενδιαφέρονται να ακολουθήσουν μια καριέρα στην κλινική έρευνα ή για όσους εργάζονται ήδη σε αυτόν τον τομέα και επιθυμούν να διευρύνουν τις γνώσεις και τις δεξιότητές τους.

Αυτό το μάθημα θα ενδιαφέρει Ιατρούς, Επιστήμονες & Ερευνητές, φοιτητές Ιατρικής και Οδοντιατρικής, Νοσηλευτές, Επαγγελματίες Δημόσιας Υγείας και άλλους που διεξάγουν ή σχεδιάζουν να αναπτύξουν καριέρα στην Κλινική Έρευνα.

Είναι επίσης πολύτιμο για άτομα που εμπλέκονται στη διοίκηση ή διαχείριση προγραμμάτων Κλινικής Έρευνας, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των Συντονιστών Ερευνητών, των Διαχειριστών Δεδομένων, των Επαγγελματιών Διασφάλισης Ποιότητας, των ατόμων που εμπλέκονται σε Ρυθμίσεις της Κλινικής Έρευνας, όπως τα μέλη των Επιτροπών Θεσμικής Αναθεώρησης (IRBs). ).


Το μάθημα έχει σχεδιαστεί για άτομα με διαφορετικά επίπεδα εμπειρίας και εξειδίκευσης στην κλινική έρευνα, από εκείνους που είναι νέοι στον τομέα έως έμπειρους επαγγελματίες που επιθυμούν να ανανεώσουν τις γνώσεις και τις δεξιότητές τους.

Η γλώσσα του μαθήματος είναι στα αγγλικά (γίνονται δεκτοί και μη Έλληνες).

Οι συμμετέχοντες θα λάβουν Πιστοποιητικό Παρακολούθησης και εφόσον επιθυμούν μπορούν να προχωρήσουν τις σπουδές τους σε Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στο Hellenic American University/College ή στο Hellenic Open University.

Βρείτε στο http://bit.ly/GSSClinRes το Πρόγραμμα μαθημάτων, το αναλυτικό πρόγραμμα και τους ομιλητές.

Για να κρατήσετε θέση σας, εγγραφείτε στο https://lnkd.in/d537bK94 ή καλέστε στο +30 210 6197030 ή στείλτε email στο contact@greek-scientists-society.org

Θα τηρηθεί σειρα προτεραιοτητας για τους συμμετεχοντες στο live event.

We are delighted to announce the complete list of the Speakers as per the Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Clinical Research

• 1 History of Clinical Research - Prof George Chrousos, Professor of Paediatrics and Endocrinology, UNESCO Chair on Adolescent Health Care
• 2 Ethical Principles & Legal issues in Clinical Research - Dr O. Tzortzatou-Nanopoulou, Attorney at Law, Independent Ethics Expert
• 3 Clinical (Preclinical - Translational) research Overview - Team, EMA Drug development and Regulation - Prof. Theofilos Kolettis, Assoc. Professor in Cardiology at University of Ioannina, Chairman of the National Ethics Committee

Module 2: Conceptualizing the Clinical Trial/Study Protocol

• 1 History of Clinical Trials/Introduction to Clinical Study Design/Information Resources for Clinical Research Assoc. Prof. Dimitrios Vlachakis, Professor (Assoc - Reader) in Genetics, Agricultural University of Athens, Head and PI of darkDNA
• 2 Choosing a Research Question - Designing Trials Efficiently - Overview of Hypothesis Testing - Measures, Study Participant Selection, Issues in Randomization - Good Clinical Practices - Dr Constantinos Stratakis, Chair, Science Board ELPEN, Director, Human Genetics & Precision Medicine, IMMB, FORTH & Chief, Medical Genetics, H. Dunant Hospital
  
• 3 The role of Clinical Trials in Health Care - Health Research Linked to Disasters and other Humanitarian Crises  - Dr Evi Hatziandreou, Senior Global Director, Health Policy & Market Access at Orgenesis Inc.

• 1 Developing Protocols and Manuals of Operating Procedures/ Type of clinical studies Assoc. Prof. Karolina Akinosoglou, Associate Professor at University of Patras, Internist-infectious Disease Specialist
  
• 2 Peer Review - Data and Safety Monitoring Committees - Institutional Review Boards - Overview, Dr. Charikleia Stefanaki, MD, MSc, PhD, Postdoc Researcher - N.K.U.A., Health Technology Assessment Committee Member, Ministry of Health - Greece
  
• 3 Mock Independent Ethics Committees approval for trials (IEC) - Assc. Prof. Christos Yapijakis, Associate Professor of Genetics at School of Medicine, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

Module 3: Protocol Review, Implementation and Monitoring Module 

4: Data Quality & Results Reporting Module 

• 1 Quality Management and Sharing in Clinical Research - Prof. Apostolos Vantarakis, Professor of Public Health, Medical School, University of Patras
• 2 Data Management - Clinical Trials Registration & Results Reporting/Dissemination - Prof. Vasileios Megalooikonomou, Professor of Computer Engineering and Informatics, University of Patras
• 3 Research Misconduct: Fabrication, falsification & Plagiarism/also diccuss the ChatGTP - Prof. J.P.A. Ioannidis, Professor of Medicine (Stanford Prevention Research), of epidemiology and population health  Stanford University
  

5: Topics of Special Interest for Clinical trials

• 1 Secondary Data/Meta-Analysis - Using large Datasets for Population-Based Research - Prof. Stylianos Antonarakis,  Professor of Genetic Medicine at University of Geneva Medical School
• 2 Pharmaceutical Development: Management of Projects - Outcomes Research and Comparative Effectiveness Research - Prof. Achilleas Gravanis, Professor of Pharmacology, Medical School, University of Crete
• 3 Medical wearables and continuous monitoring of health & Use of sensors and smart devices in biomedical research - Prof. Panayiotis Tsanakas, Prof. of Computer Engineering, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, (NTUA) & Dr. Eleni Papakonstaninou, Agricultural University of Athens · Department of Biotechnology PhD fellow
• 4 Personalized Medicine and Biomarkers - Prof. Charalambos Gogos, Director of the Dpt of Medicine-Infectious Diseases at Metropolitan General
  
• 5 Development of new vaccines - Dr George Pavlakis, Scientist Emeritus at NCI research Chief, Human Retrovirus Section, Vaccine Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, USA
• 6 Technology Transfer - Career Development in Clinical and Translational Research - Theo Zacharis, Innovation & Strategy Advisor, Founder of the Greek Scientists Societyt

   

We are very delighted to introduce the GSS Explainers

In these thought-provoking sessions, we bring together a distinguished keynote speaker to our diverse Community participants to delve deep into the heart of today's most relevant subjects.

Our keynote speakers are experts in their respective fields, armed with a wealth of knowledge and unique insights. They will guide us through an engaging exploration of the chosen issue, providing a comprehensive overview, shedding light on the intricacies, and sharing their own experiences and research.

But it doesn't stop there. GSS Explainers is not just a one-way conversation. We believe in the power of dialogue and the value of diverse perspectives. After the keynote address, participants are encouraged to actively engage by sharing their thoughts, asking questions, and engaging in meaningful discussions. This interactive format ensures that everyone has a voice and fosters a collaborative atmosphere where insights are shared and new ideas are born.

Whether you're a curious individual seeking to expand your understanding, a professional looking for fresh perspectives, or an advocate eager to address the challenges we face, GSS Explainers offers a platform for learning, exchange, and discovery. Don't miss this opportunity to join the GSS vibrant Community of inquisitive minds and collectively explore the complex issues that shape our world. Together, let's navigate the intricacies and find the answers we seek.

Explore the potential of Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs) and their relevance in the context of Greece and Cyprus. This session aims to shed light on the paradigm shift occurring in the field of Clinical Research (CR), where traditional site-based trials are evolving into decentralized models, leveraging technology and remote participation.

Join us as we investigate the advantages of DCTs, such as increased patient participation, improved data quality, enhanced diversity in study populations, and reduced burdens for patients and investigators. We will discuss with the help of our participants the unique attributes of Greece and Cyprus that may make them favourable environments for DCTs, including healthcare system, patient-centric approaches, and the needed advanced digital infrastructure.

Prof. Nektarios Oraiopoulos, Cambridge Judge Business School, will provide insights into the CR landscape, and challenges associated with implementing DCTs in these regions.

Attend this session to gain a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and considerations related to DCTs and how they can shape the future of Clinical Research in Greece and Cyprus. Get involved in our discussions on how to unlock the potential of DCTs in advancing healthcare and driving innovation in our countries.

The event will be held virtually on September 14^th at 18:00 EEST

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