Canadian Research Meeting

Important topics in ophthalmic research presented by international experts

Saturday, June 20
Harbour C, 0900-1200

Objectives
At the end of this session participants will be able to:

• identify key strategies in preparing successful manuscripts for publication
• understand important elements of clinical research, including how to go from phase 1 to phase 4 clinical trials and how to perform clinical trials and case reports
• understand the importance of informed consent
• understand how Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) function in research

Moderators
Phil Hooper, Martin Steinbach, Allan R Slomovic

Faculty
Thomas J. Liesegang, MD / Miguel N. Burnier, MD
Alan F. Cruess, MD / David Maberley, MD

0900	Introduction Allan Slomovic
0905	Preparing manuscripts for publication Thomas Liesegang
0940	Discussion
0950	Clinical and translational research: from Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials
1020	Discussion
1030	Clinical trials: What have we learned about treating AMD? What do we need to know? Alan Cruess
1050	Discussion
1000	The case report: Is it a valid form of research? If so, how do you do it well? David Maberley
1120	Discussion
1130	The Meaning and need for informed consent Thomas Liesegang
1142	The need and function for IRBs in research Thomas Liesegang
1154	Discussion